knowing nod
Frequency: 6.88.0 per million words
a movement of the head up and down to show agreement or understanding of a secret situation.
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Examples (20)
- He gave her a knowing nod as the speaker revealed the secret.
- She gave him a knowing nod across the room, indicating they shared a secret.
- A knowing nod passed between the two colleagues during the dull meeting.
- A knowing nod passed between the two conspirators.
- She received a knowing nod from her friend, confirming her suspicions.
- He responded to her query with a subtle, knowing nod.
- The old detective offered a knowing nod to his junior partner.
- The old professor offered a knowing nod as the student presented her insightful theory.
- With a knowing nod, he signaled that the intricate plan was in motion.
- There was a knowing nod from the coach, signaling approval of the strategy.
- There was a knowing nod exchanged between them, understanding the unspoken agreement.
- With a knowing nod, she acknowledged his unspoken understanding.
- His knowing nod implied he was already aware of the true situation.
- They exchanged knowing nods about the irony of the situation.
- The spy gave a knowing nod to his contact in the bustling market.
- His knowing nod suggested he had anticipated the outcome.
- Upon hearing the coded message, she gave a knowing nod, as if she had expected it.
- A quick, knowing nod from the guide assured us we were on the right track.
- A quick, knowing nod was all the confirmation he needed from his accomplice.
- The children shared a knowing nod when their parents weren't looking.