two thumbs up

The phrase "two thumbs up" is widely recognized as a symbol of strong approval or enthusiasm, popularized by film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)A phrase indicating strong approval, enthusiasm, or satisfaction.

Example

  • The new restaurant gets two thumbs up for its delicious food and excellent service.
  • I give the movie two thumbs up; it was fantastic!

B2Non-verbal Communication

(gesture)A hand gesture where both thumbs are extended upward to show strong approval or encouragement.

Example

  • She gave two thumbs up to show her support for the idea.
  • After his performance, the audience gave him two thumbs up.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "two thumbs up":

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