| Id | ESLPod_1112_WE_1898 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1112 |
| Episode Title | Doing Impressions |
| Phrase | gesture |
| Text | The word "gesture," in this podcast, means a movement made with one's body, especially hands, to emphasize what one is saying or to express oneself without words: "In the U.S., a gesture formed by touching the tip of the thumb and forefinger to form a circle while holding up the other three fingers is as sign of approval or agreement, not an insult." The word can also be used as a verb: "The student gestured to a picture to ask, 'What's this called in English?'" An "obscene gesture" is a very rude gesture: "Holding up your middle finger is an obscene gesture." Finally, a "nice gesture" is something nice or kind that one does for another person: "Offering to pay for dinner was a nice gesture, don't you think?" |
| Topics | Business | Daily Life |
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