prop chin
Frequency: 5.85.3 per million words
to support one's chin with something, like one's hand
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Examples (10)
- He sat at his desk, propping his chin on his hand as he read the report.
- The bored child propped her chin on the windowsill, waiting for her friends to arrive.
- I could tell he wasn't listening; he was just propping his chin on his fist and staring into space.
- Try not to prop your chin on your hands during the interview; it can make you look disinterested.
- She listened intently, propping her chin thoughtfully with one finger.
- He leaned forward over the chessboard, propping his chin in his palms as he contemplated his next move.
- During the long sermon, many in the congregation began to prop their chins to stay awake.
- The philosopher in the painting was depicted propping his chin, lost in deep thought.
- "Please don't prop your chin on the table," the teacher reminded the sleepy student.
- He found a comfortable position, propping his chin on a pillow while watching the movie.