Thumbs up/down

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idiomatic expression

An expression of approval or support.

He gave a thumbs up to the idea of having a company picnic next month.
Visual representation of "thumbs up/down" - an expression of approval or support

Often appears as...

  • gave a thumbs up
  • give your thumbs up

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Approving

Colloquial

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Universal Gesture

Thumbs up is a widely recognized sign for approval, used globally in diverse cultures.

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Even in a foreign country, my thumbs up was understood as approval.
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Non-Verbal Use

Used as a non-verbal way to agree or say 'yes' when speaking isn't possible.

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During the loud concert, we used a thumbs up to communicate agreement.
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Digital Expression

Often used in social media and texting as an emoji to show support or like something.

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I left a thumbs up emoji on her post to show I liked her idea.
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