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.