Run your fingers through your hair Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To move your fingers gently through your own or someone else’s hair, usually in a slow or thoughtful way.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral, commonly used in descriptions of actions, both literal and emotional (e.g., nervous, relaxed, affectionate). Typical with 'your', 'her', 'his', etc. Often shows mood or feeling.
Example Sentences
She likes to run her fingers through her hair when she's thinking.
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He runs his fingers through his hair after waking up.
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Don't run your fingers through your hair while your hands are dirty.
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When she's nervous, she absentmindedly runs her fingers through her hair.
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He took a deep breath and ran his fingers through his hair, trying to calm down.
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She smiled and gently ran her fingers through his hair as they watched the movie.
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