The proposal was given the thumbs down at the board meeting.
Financial and business terms. 2012.
get given the thumbs down — get/be given the thumbs down INFORMAL ► if an idea, project, etc. gets the thumbs down, it is not approved: »The proposal was given the thumbs down at the board meeting. Main Entry: ↑thumb … Financial and business terms
get/be given the thumbs down — INFORMAL ► if an idea, project, etc. gets the thumbs down, it is not approved: »The proposal was given the thumbs down at the board meeting. Main Entry: ↑thumb … Financial and business terms
thumbs down, the — noun if a plan, idea, or suggestion gets or is given the thumbs down, people do not like or accept it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
thumbs down — (informal) REJECTION, refusal, veto, no, negation, rebuff; informal red light, knock back. → thumb * * * thumbs down A sign indicating disapproval, prohibition, failure, etc (also figurative; see also ↑pollice verso; thumbs downˈ noun) • • • Main … Useful english dictionary
thumbs-down — n refusal, rejection, disapproval, negation, rebuff, no, turn down ≠ thumbs up * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: from the imperative phrase thumbs down : the act … Useful english dictionary
thumbs-down — UK / US noun [singular] informal a reaction that shows you do not like something such as a plan or an idea, or that you will not accept it give something the thumbs down: Public opinion has given the idea a massive thumbs down … English dictionary
thumbs down — informal the budget increase has been given a thumbs down Syn: rejection, refusal, veto, no, negation, rebuff; informal red light … Thesaurus of popular words
thumbs up — (informal) APPROVAL, seal of approval, endorsement; permission, authorization, consent, yes, leave, authority, sanction, ratification, licence … Useful english dictionary
thumbs-up — also thumbs up 1) N SING A thumbs up or a thumbs up sign is a sign that you make by raising your thumb to show that you agree with someone, that you are happy with an idea or situation, or that everything is all right. She checked the hall, then… … English dictionary
thumbs up someone — (give a) thumbs up to (someone/something) to show approval of or support for someone or something. Voters gave a thumbs up to building swimming pool for the town. Usage notes: often used in the form give the thumbs up (to something): We have been … New idioms dictionary
