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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Frown upon" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to express disapproval or a negative attitude towards something. Example: "Many people frown upon excessive use of social media during work hours."
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At Freshdesk, we frown upon bureaucracy and hierarchy.
Later, under Mao, basketball was the only "colonial" sport the government didn't frown upon.
Your new book, Creativity, starts by stating "I frown upon books about creativity".
Regulators and City investors tend to frown upon executive chairman, preferring a seperate chief executive to be appointed.
Mr. Guarnieri said there was no reason to frown upon a priest hearing confessions in a bar.
"A lot of people go to Morton to feed the birds and turkeys, which is something we frown upon.
Even fundamental analysts, who usually frown upon technical charting, have to admit that the market is surprisingly seasonal.
Lee's peers, though, generally frown upon marijuana.
Indeed, some cultures actually "frown upon overt expression of material status," they noted.
Many mainstream Jews regard the movement's outreach as evangelizing, a practice they frown upon.
UN recruiters tend to frown upon last minute applications.
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