# frown at

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/frown-at
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To disapprove of.

## Examples

- My boss will frown at me if I arrive late again.
- Many people in this neighborhood frown at those who do not clean up after their dogs.
- While the board members initially frowned at the proposal, they eventually recognized the long-term benefits of the investment and voted to approve the project.

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