two thumbs up

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Meaning: (idiomatic)Strong approval.; (dated)A handgestureindicating strongapproval.1935July 7, “GLOSSARY OF RADIO'S NEW TERMS COMPILED”, inLos Angeles Times:Two thumbs upmeans everything on time and perfect.1963October 18, “Three More Negroes Register To Vote In Louisiana Town”, inToledo Blade:As he walked out of the court house, he showedtwo thumbs upand reached in his pocket to display his registration slip to some 30 other NegroesWhen shown the blueprint for the new building, I gave mytwo thumbs upto show my approval

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