How to Pronounce "turn thumbs down"
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈθəmz/ /ˈdaʊn
TURN THUHMZ DOWN
tˈɜːn/ /θˈʌmz/ /dˈaʊn
TURN THUMZ DOWN
Definition
To reject, refuse, or show disapproval of something, especially by making a thumbs-down gesture or expressing a negative opinion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈθəmz/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
tˈɜːn/ /θˈʌmz/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN THUHMZ DOWN
UK
TURN THUMZ DOWN
Listen in Context
They turned thumbs down on the idea.
The judges turned thumbs down on his performance.
He suggested pizza, but they turned thumbs down.
The committee turned thumbs down on the proposal almost immediately.