How to Pronounce "turn thumbs up"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈθəmz/ /ˈəp
TURN THUMZ UP
tˈɜːn/ /θˈʌmz/ /ˈʌp
TERN THUMZ UP
Definition
To show approval or give permission for something, often by raising your thumb upward. The phrase comes from the gesture signaling agreement or acceptance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈθəmz/ /ˈəp
British English
tˈɜːn/ /θˈʌmz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN THUMZ UP
UK
TERN THUMZ UP
Listen in Context
The boss finally turned thumbs up on our proposal.
The committee refused to turn thumbs up for the new plan.
If your parents turn thumbs up, you can join the trip.
After weeks of discussion, the board finally turned thumbs up and signed the contract.