tap forehead

Frequency: 5.73.8 per million words

to touch the forehead lightly and repeatedly, usually when thinking

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Examples (10)

  • When the idea finally came, she tapped her forehead and laughed.
  • He tends to tap his forehead with a pen while solving problems.
  • "Stop tapping your forehead; you'll leave a red mark," the nurse warned.
  • I found myself tapping my forehead as I tried to remember the name.
  • She absent-mindedly taps her forehead whenever she's deep in thought.
  • If you're stuck, you might unconsciously tap your forehead and stare into space.
  • During the meeting, he kept tapping his forehead rhythmically, searching for the right words.
  • The professor tapped his forehead and said, "It's on the tip of my tongue."
  • She tapped her forehead twice, as if that would jog her memory.
  • Do you ever tap your forehead when you're trying to focus?