English Explanatory Dictionary

two thumbs up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Strong approval.
  2. A hand gesture indicating strong approval.

Pronunciation

En-au-two thumbs up.ogg

Word forms

two thumbs up

Etymology

American film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel co-hosted a movie review program, At the Movies. The two had different tastes, and often verbally sparred and traded humorous barbs. When both critics gave the film a thumbs up, it was assumed that the film was very good.

Related words

five-by-five
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