small shrug

Frequency: 6.88.2 per million words

a shrug that is not large or exaggerated

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Examples (10)

  • She offered a small shrug when asked about her plans.
  • He gave a small shrug of indifference.
  • A small shrug was his only response to the question.
  • The child gave a small shrug and looked away.
  • He reacted with a small shrug, indicating he didn't know.
  • Her small shrug conveyed a sense of mild resignation.
  • I interpreted his small shrug as a sign of uncertainty.
  • The waiter gave a small shrug when I asked for the bill.
  • Despite the seriousness of the situation, he managed only a small shrug.
  • A small shrug of the shoulders is a common gesture of not knowing.