two thumbs up
Enthusiastic positive endorsement
Two thumbs up is an enthusiastic gesture of approval, originating from film critics who would each contribute one thumb to signal a joint recommendation.
The phrase has expanded beyond movie reviews to indicate strong endorsement of anything: The new restaurant gets two thumbs up from me.
It intensifies the single thumbs-up gesture, suggesting not just approval but emphatic praise.
Highly enthusiastic critique
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- bravoAcclaim for performers
cheers · applause · standing ovation · compliments · props · plaudits · accolade · recognition
Comparable to, or enjoy
- upvoteOnline approval click
- okayAdequate or permitted
- A-OKCompletely satisfactory
- endorsementFormal expression of support
blessing · nod · green light · go-ahead · seal of approval · stamp of approval · affirmation · validation
One who prevails
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- smashBreak violently apart
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- crowd-pleaserBroadly appealing entertainment
must-see · recommended · excellent · outstanding · stellar · fantastic · superb · first-rate
rave review
Highly enthusiastic critique
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- commendationFormal expression of approval
bravo · cheers · applause · standing ovation · compliments · props · plaudits · accolade · recognition · tribute
like
Comparable to, or enjoy
endorsement · blessing · nod · green light · go-ahead · seal of approval · stamp of approval · affirmation · validation · consent
winner
One who prevails
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- smashBreak violently apart
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
crowd-pleaser · must-see · recommended · excellent · outstanding · stellar · fantastic · superb · first-rate · top-notch
- Film CriticsRoger Ebert, Rotten Tomatoes, film reviews, movie reviews, film criticism
- ratingsA rating, rating, one star, five stars, rating scale
two thumbs upthumbs down
Gesture of rejection
pan · bad review · negative review · panned · one star
two thumbs upmeh
Indifference, vocalized
not recommended · mixed reviews · so-so · take it or leave it · nothing special
thumb, thumbs, twos, twenty, double, doubly, doubled, doubling, combine