folded arm

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

one arm bent over the other across the chest

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Examples (20)

  • She folded her arms across her chest, a clear sign of defiance.
  • He stood with his arms folded, looking impatient.
  • He leaned against the wall with his arms folded, waiting impatiently.
  • She listened to the proposal with folded arms and a skeptical expression.
  • Her folded arms acted as a physical barrier during our tense discussion.
  • The bouncer blocked the door, a massive man with folded arms.
  • The manager listened to the proposal with his arms folded, his expression unreadable.
  • You can't solve the problem by just sitting there with folded arms.
  • I unconsciously folded my arms when I felt defensive.
  • The teacher leaned against his desk, arms folded, as he watched the students work.
  • Don't just stand there with your arms folded; please help me!
  • I could tell she was defensive by her posture and folded arms.
  • A silhouette in the doorway stood with arms folded, observing everything.
  • He often stands with his arms folded when he's deep in thought.
  • He is standing by the window, his arms folded as he thinks deeply.
  • Don't just stand by with folded arms; we need your help!
  • The toddlers sat on the floor with their little arms folded, pouting.
  • A portrait of the general showed him standing proudly with folded arms.
  • Why do you always stand with folded arms whenever we have a disagreement?
  • She remained silent, her arms folded tightly across her chest.