slap palm

Frequency: 6.15.2 per million words

to strike a surface with an open hand, making a sharp sound

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Examples (10)

  • She slapped her palm against the desk in anger.
  • He slapped his palm on the table, making a loud thud.
  • Frustrated, she slapped her palm to her forehead.
  • The coach will often slap his palm to encourage the players.
  • You might slap your palm on your thigh when you realize a mistake.
  • Before he spoke, he slapped his palm down to get everyone's attention.
  • I heard a sudden noise as someone slapped their palm on the counter.
  • With a sigh, he slapped his palm flat on the steering wheel.
  • He had to slap his palm against the jammed door to open it.
  • When the idea hit her, she slapped her palm to her knee.