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Sour grapes

Noun

Definitions

1.NounUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sour,‎ grapes.
2.NounThings that somebody pretends to despise because they cannot obtain or have them.
3.NounA putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.
"I think his comments about that new car are just sour grapes because he can't afford it."
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