noun
a metaphorical phrase referring to someone who disparages something that they cannot have or achieve
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The competitor's criticism of the winning team's performance is nothing but sour grapes.
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She's just mad because she didn't get the promotion - it's all sour grapes.
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Stop being so salty about it, it's just sour grapes.
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His sour grapes attitude towards the situation is not helping anyone.