thumbs-down

[thuhmz-doun] /ˈθʌmzˈdaʊn/

noun, Informal.

an act or instance of dissent, disapproval, etc.

Origin of thumbs-down

1885-1890

1885-90

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His sinking approval is undoubtedly a thumbs-down on how the GOP is handling the endless budget mess.

Why Paul Ryan’s Star Dimmed Howard Kurtz March 20, 2013
Our experts gave us a thumbs-up or thumbs-down on the entrée.

The Most Dangerous Airline Meals Christopher Elliott August 1, 2010
The thumbs-up, thumbs-down nature of politics and media impedes our collective ability to cogently address what is going on.

Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Steady, but There’s Underlying Trouble Zachary Karabell March 8, 2012
An offensive movie deserves a thumbs-down, not violent riots around the world.

Misplaced Muslim Rage Asra Q. Nomani September 12, 2012

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