to embrace

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to gesture

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to nod

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gbm9k&hash=48d21953388d9dbb6b439b8686ca0d50313a000c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to shake

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2hha2U&hash=b8de784a2e0f391e7ee3dbb208d5ba9a1a6f3475&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to smile

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc21pbGU&hash=50ac0dbeebd2834b8595ba91e63507a3eb0f205c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to wave

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gd2F2ZQ&hash=4d30d1a9b1fbf5c9632d9f03d88a8a513d19ef3c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to hug

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaHVn&hash=cbb90354694f8d2e3a970666a2fe994e0ca23d11&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to kiss

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8ga2lzcw&hash=bdbeb3333c85281a6373a86b8a2f2ea39550949f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to high-five

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaGlnaC1maXZl&hash=544ccc3fd70e6f0b8e67e3c2abd772bd03cb5907&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to laugh

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to greet

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ3JlZXQ&hash=18a8caf9eec4baf8d3f484e507c32d5ae4c547cd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to frown

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to lower

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to incline

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gaW5jbGluZQ&hash=d94be70c5f5ada78c01a975a653302379e1fbff7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to tap

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The idiom "thumbs up" has its origin in ancient Roman culture, where a thumbs up gesture was used as a sign of approval or agreement. Gladiatorial contests in ancient Rome often involved life-or-death situations, and the crowd would signal their preference for the fate of the defeated combatant. A thumbs up indicated that the crowd wished the gladiator to be spared, while a thumbs down meant a fatal blow. Over time, the thumbs up gesture evolved into a universally recognized sign of positive affirmation or approval.

What is the origin of the idiom "thumbs up" and when to use it?

thumbs up

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The idiom "thumbs down" originated from ancient Roman culture. When gladiators fought to the death in arenas, the crowd would use gestures to indicate if a defeated gladiator should live or die. Thrusting a thumb downward meant death, so over time this expression came to symbolize disapproval or a negative judgment.

What is the origin of the idiom "thumbs down" and when to use it?

thumbs down

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to cringe

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY3Jpbmdl&hash=d31abea0f0905bd1218a9059905e48c64edd6ac8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to [blow] {sb} a kiss

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmxvdyBzb21lYm9keSBhIGtpc3M&hash=09d78b8b4690bb89d7bd09031edb8e6ae4499355&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYmxvdyBzb21lYm9keSBhIGtpc3M&hash=8b1d09fe217d829ebdebcd697841753d7e77a6ab&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to [cross] {one's} fingers

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gY3Jvc3Mgb25lJ3MgZmluZ2Vycw&hash=6236ed45ef9efb38e3cb639087bcc24b899c40bb&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to giggle

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZ2lnZ2xl&hash=f9533eff675147394487420be79f2314ce1a253a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to [bite]  {one's} lip

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to yawn

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to [hold] hands

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to signal

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gc2lnbmFs&hash=ce970230933d229b933f666e2145e1559d0bb4aa&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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The idiom "raise eyebrows" is often used to imply that the action or statement is unconventional, unexpected, or unusual. The origin of this expression likely comes from the literal raising of one's eyebrows, which is a common physical reaction to surprise or curiosity.

What is the origin of the idiom "raise eyebrows" and when to use it?

to [raise] (some|a few|many|) eyebrows

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gcmFpc2Ugc29tZSBmZXcgZXllYnJvd3M&hash=7629c7e7f5030e980ba155fb7456c10fe0930431&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to welcome

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to point

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Here, you will learn some English words related to Body Language and Gestures that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

Mots essentiels de l'IELTS académique pour « Langage corporel et gestes »