flick of

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

used to specify what is being moved, e.g., 'flick of the wrist'

flickPREPOSITION + flick

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Examples (10)

  • With a flick of his wrist he removed the ash from the end of his cigarette.
  • The fish gave a quick flick of its tail and disappeared into the depths.
  • She opened the letter with a sharp flick of her knife.
  • A quick flick of the switch turned on all the lights.
  • He dismissed the suggestion with a casual flick of his hand.
  • The horse showed its annoyance with an angry flick of its ears.
  • She cleaned the dust away with a gentle flick of her cloth.
  • The magician made the coin disappear with a swift flick of his fingers.
  • A nervous flick of her hair revealed her anxiety.
  • The dancer's performance included an elegant flick of her wrist.