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idiomput two fingers up to BrEBrEspoken to do something to show that you do not respect someone or something, usually someone in authority or something traditional or official:These are the kinds of young people who are committing crimes and putting two fingers up to society's rules.Too many young artists today feel they have to put two fingers up to the art establishment in order to be recognized.Note In Britain, putting two fingers up with the back of your hand towards someone is a very rude way of showing you are angry with them or do not like them.
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