turn thumbs down

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Definition

Verb (Phrasal Verb): - To reject or vote against something; to express disapproval or refusal of a proposal, plan, or person. It implies a formal or informal decision to not accept or approve.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used to describe the act of rejecting something, often in a decisive or final manner. It is commonly used in contexts involving group decisions, evaluations, or judgments. - It typically follows the structure: Subject + turn thumbs down + [on/to + object]. - The object of rejection is often introduced by the prepositions "on" or "to".

Examples
  • The committee turned thumbs down on the proposed budget due to insufficient funding details.
  • After tasting the new recipe, the food critics turned thumbs down.
  • The board of directors turned thumbs down to the merger plan, citing too much risk.
Advanced Usage
  • "turn a thumbs down": A less common variant with the same meaning, emphasizing the gesture itself.
    • The audience turned a thumbs down to the performer's act.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thumbs-down (noun): A gesture or signal of rejection or disapproval.
    • The project got a unanimous thumbs-down from the reviewers.
  • Reject (verb): To refuse to accept, consider, or use.
  • Veto (verb/noun): To reject a decision or proposal, especially by using authoritative power.
Synonyms
  • Reject
  • Vote against
  • Disapprove
  • Nix
  • Blackball
Related Idioms
  • Give the thumbs down: To express rejection or disapproval. This is a very close synonym and can often be used interchangeably with "turn thumbs down."
    • Management gave the thumbs down to our innovative idea.
Verb
  1. vote against
    • The faculty turned thumbs down on the candidate for the Dean position

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