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(give a) thumbs down to somebody/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 somebody/something

See also: thumb

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