| 单词 | thumbs up (or down) |
| 释义 | thumbs up (or down) informal An indication of satisfaction or approval (or of rejection or failure): plans to build a house on the site have been given the thumbs down by the Department of the Environment...
Synonyms rejection, refusal, veto, no, negation, rebuff, disapproval, turning down, turndown, non-acceptance, declining, dismissal, spurning, cold shoulder, cold-shouldering, snub, snubbing informal red light, knock-back, kick in the teeth, smack in the face/eye approval, seal of approval, approbation, endorsement, welcome, encouragement; permission, liberty, authorization, consent, yes, leave, authority, sanction, ratification, licence, dispensation, nod, assent, acquiescence, agreement, blessing, imprimatur, rubber stamp, clearance, acceptance informal go-ahead, the OK, green light, say-so rare permit With reference to the signal of approval or disapproval used by spectators at a Roman amphitheatre; the sense has been reversed, as the Romans used ‘thumbs down’ to signify that a beaten gladiator had performed well and should be spared, and ‘thumbs up’ to call for his death See parent entry: thumb |
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