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Affecting to despise something one doesn't have (4,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sour grapes

(Other definitions for sour grapes that I've seen before include "Derision of the unattainable" , "Feigned dislike" , "with a bitter aftertaste?" , "Jealous resentment" , "Belittlement" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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