sneeze at

The CEO just sneezed at the deal presented by the rival corporation.

Sure, a hundred bucks isn’t a huge amount to win, but it’s definitely nothing to sneeze at!

To dismiss or belittle someone or something as being not worthwhile, important, or valuable. Sure, a hundred bucks isn’t a huge amount to win, but it’s definitely nothing to sneeze at! The CEO just sneezed at the deal presented by the rival corporation.

sneeze at

someone

to sneeze in someone’s direction.

Please don’t sneeze at me! Cover your nose and mouth! You should never sneeze at anyone. It is very bad manners.

sneeze at

something

Fig. to indicate one’s disapproval of something; to belittle someone or something.

I wouldn’t sneeze at that amount of money if I were you. It’s better than nothing. I though it was a good offer, but the customer just sneezed at it.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.