simple shrug

Frequency: 6.57.0 per million words

an uncomplicated shrug used as a direct response

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Examples (10)

  • When asked about his plans, he offered a simple shrug.
  • Her response to the unexpected question was a simple shrug.
  • He didn't have a good explanation, so he gave a simple shrug.
  • The child's reaction to the complex instructions was a simple shrug.
  • Faced with the dilemma, his only communication was a simple shrug.
  • She couldn't articulate her feelings, resorting to a simple shrug.
  • The detective observed a simple shrug from the suspect, indicating uncertainty.
  • He conveyed his indifference with a simple shrug.
  • When asked to elaborate, he provided only a simple shrug.
  • The teacher recognized the student's confusion through a simple shrug.