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thumb

Prononciation : [θʌm]

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Comment utiliser thumb dans une phrase : 3 sens et 9 exemples audio.

Contexte : « body part »

(noun) the short, thick finger on the side of your hand. It helps you hold things and is used for grabbing or pointing.

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She gave a thumbs up to show she liked the idea.

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He didn't use his thumb to open the jar, so it was hard to get it off.

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Which finger is the thumb?

Contexte : « gesture »

(noun) a gesture where you raise your thumb up to show approval or that something is good. People often do this when they agree with something.

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When he finished the project, everyone gave him a thumbs up.

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She felt sad because nobody gave her a thumbs up for her performance.

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Did you see him give a thumbs up during the presentation?

Contexte : « hitchhiking »

(verb) to signal for a ride by raising your thumb while standing on the side of the road. It's a way to ask drivers to stop and offer you a lift.

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They decided to thumb a ride to the concert instead of taking the bus.

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He didn’t thumb any rides and ended up walking home instead.

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Have you ever thumbed a ride from a stranger?

Comment prononcer thumb

Prononciation : [θʌm]

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