A show of hands Meaning in English
expression
uh SHOH-uhv HANDZ
uh SHOW-uhv HANDZ
Definition
A way of voting or making a decision in a group by raising your hand to show agreement or support.
Usage & Nuances
This expression is usually used in meetings, classrooms, or informal groups. Commonly appears as 'by a show of hands.' Typically for simple votes or decisions, not in formal elections. Not to be confused with literally showing your hand (as in a card game).
Spanish: votación a mano alzada - levantar la mano (para votar)Portuguese (BR): votação por levantamento de mãos - levantar a mão (para votar)Portuguese (PT): votação por levantamento de mãos - levantar a mão (para votar)Chinese (Simplified): 举手表决Chinese (Traditional): 舉手錶決Hindi: हाथ उठाकर मतदानArabic: تصويت برفع الأيديBengali: হাত তুলে ভোট - হাত তোলা (ভোটের জন্য)Russian: голосование поднятием рукJapanese: 挙手 (きょしゅ)による投票Vietnamese: giơ tay biểu quyết - giơ tay (bầu chọn)Korean: 손들기 투표Turkish: el kaldırarak oylamaUrdu: ہاتھ اٹھا کر رائے شماریIndonesian: voting angkat tangan - pemungutan suara dengan angkat tangan
Example Sentences
Let's take a show of hands to decide where to eat.
basic
The teacher asked for a show of hands for who finished their homework.
basic
We decided by a show of hands to play soccer instead of basketball.
basic
By a show of hands, how many people want ice cream?
natural
Let’s settle this with a show of hands and move on.
natural
There was a show of hands to choose the new team captain.
natural