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idiomgive sth/sb the thumbs up1 if a person or organization in authority gives a plan or suggestion the thumbs up, they say that they approve of it and will allow it to happen ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:The City Council last night gave the thumbs up to a plan to build a housing development on the site of the old mall.Heather gave us the thumbs up, so we can start work on the project as soon as we like.2 to say that you approve of something or like it, especially when you are telling other people whether to use it or not ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:Two hundred school children gave the educational software the thumbs up, in a trial run by the company. The critics hated the film, but the public seems to have given it the thumbs up.get the thumbs up: Plans for the new football stadium got the thumbs up from officials and fans today. Building will begin in April.opposite give sth/sb the thumbs down: Holiday Magazine's latest issue gives three major tour operators the thumbs down on prices, service, and accommodation.
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