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I . thumb [θʌm] N

to stand out like a sore thumb

destacar-se da multidão

II . thumb [θʌm] VB intr

to thumb through sth

Usage examples with thumbs

to twiddle one's thumbs

to have green thumbs Am, to have green fingers Brit, Aus

ter mão boa para plantas

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This is a good debut where the footage is too long and the dream scenes stick out like sore thumbs. en.wikipedia.org

Miller's thumbs and lampreys also are to be found in the waters. en.wikipedia.org

When in breeding condition, males develop nuptial pads on their thumbs, which are used to grip females during mating. en.wikipedia.org

Then they twiddle their thumbs, usually for so long that finally they're forced to spring into action. theconversation.com

Twiddle your thumbs in the comments section below. www.pushsquare.com

Attachments, such as breakers and compactors only need hydraulic flow in one direction, whereas thumbs, shears and grapples need two-direction hydraulic flow. en.wikipedia.org

They've given us every indication that once everything is signed off on this, they won't be twiddling their thumbs. www.thetelegram.com

By making a chamber in the hands and blow air between your thumbs into the hands, you will get a sound. en.wikipedia.org

This is definitely a thumbs-up experience for any gearhead! driving.ca

The worst part, when something doesn't hit, is you know you'll have a lot of time twiddling your thumbs thinking about what's next. news.nationalpost.com

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