jerk thumb

Examples (10)

• ‘What'll we do with them?’ he asked, jerking his thumb at the suitcases.
• She didn't say a word, just jerked her thumb towards the door, signaling him to leave.
• By the time I arrived, he had already jerked his thumb at the exit several times, clearly wanting to go.
• When I'm ready, I'll just jerk my thumb at the car, and we can go.
• He's always jerking his thumb towards the pub after work, inviting everyone for a drink.
• Just jerk your thumb if you want me to stop.
• The supervisor jerked a thumb in the direction of the loading bay, indicating where the new shipment should go.
• He refused to help, simply jerking his thumb over his shoulder towards someone else.
• It was his habit to jerk his thumb at anyone who annoyed him, a silent but clear sign of dismissal.
• Without a word, he would often jerk his thumb towards the back of the room when he wanted silence.