Definition of "sour grapes" in Englisch

Noun

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sour,‎ grapes.

2. Things that somebody pretends to despise because they cannot obtain or have them.

3. A 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.