heap/pour scorn on somebody/something

heap scorn on (one's) head

To speak about one with contempt, disdain, or disrespect. My mother always heaped scorn on my hapless father whenever he spoke up about anything. It's fine to offer criticisms of their ideas, but don't just heap scorn on them. The politician heaped scorn on his opponent's head during their debate.

See also: head, heap, on, scorn

pour scorn on (one's) head

To speak about one with contempt, disdain, or disrespect. My mother always poured scorn on my hapless father whenever he spoke up about anything. It's fine to offer criticisms of their ideas, but don't just pour scorn on them.

See also: head, on, pour, scorn

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heap/pour ˈscorn on somebody/something

speak about somebody/something in a way that shows that you do not respect them or have a good opinion of them: She poured scorn on his plans to get rich quickly.

See also: heap, on, pour, scorn, somebody, something

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