
thumbs down
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English Dictionarythumbs down INFORMALused to show disapproval of something:
They've given our plan the thumbs down (= They have disagreed with our plan). [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsthumbs down(give a) thumbs down to (someone/something)to show disapproval of or opposition to someone or something.
My husband gave a big thumbs down to my idea of getting a new car.Usage notes: often used in the form give the thumbs down (to something):
Voters gave the thumbs down to building a new firehouse.Opposite of: (give a) thumbs up to (someone/something)
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
thumbs down something(give a) thumbs down to (someone/something)to show disapproval of or opposition to someone or something.
My husband gave a big thumbs down to my idea of getting a new car.Usage notes: often used in the form give the thumbs down (to something):
Voters gave the thumbs down to building a new firehouse.Opposite of: (give a) thumbs up to (someone/something)
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
thumbs down someone(give a) thumbs down to (someone/something)to show disapproval of or opposition to someone or something.
My husband gave a big thumbs down to my idea of getting a new car.Usage notes: often used in the form give the thumbs down (to something):
Voters gave the thumbs down to building a new firehouse.Opposite of: (give a) thumbs up to (someone/something)
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲