- give something the thumbs down
- give (something) the thumbs down
to show that you do not like or approve of something, or that you will not allow something to happen.
The committee gave my suggestion the thumbs down.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
give something the thumbs down
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give the thumbs down — give (something) the thumbs down to show that you do not like or approve of something, or that you will not allow something to happen. The committee gave my suggestion the thumbs down … New idioms dictionary
get the thumbs down — give (something) the thumbs down to show that you do not like or approve of something, or that you will not allow something to happen. My new hairstyle got the thumbs down from my family. (often + from) … New idioms dictionary
thumbs-down — n refusal, rejection, disapproval, negation, rebuff, no, turn down ≠ thumbs up * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: from the imperative phrase thumbs down : the act … Useful english dictionary
thumbs-down — UK / US noun [singular] informal a reaction that shows you do not like something such as a plan or an idea, or that you will not accept it give something the thumbs down: Public opinion has given the idea a massive thumbs down … English dictionary
give a 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):… … New idioms dictionary
give a 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):… … New idioms dictionary
give a thumbs 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):… … New 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):… … New 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):… … New idioms dictionary
thumbs 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):… … New idioms dictionary
