(give a) thumbs down to (someone/something)

to show disapproval of or opposition to someone or something.

My husband gave a big thumbs down to my idea of getting a new car.

Usage notes: often used in the form give the thumbs down (to something):

Voters gave the thumbs down to building a new firehouse.

Opposite of: (give a) thumbs up to (someone/something)

• throw something back in someone's face
• throw something into the pot
• throw something on the scrap heap
• throw something together
• throw the baby out with the bath water
• throw the book at
• throw the book at someone
• throw together
• throw to the dogs
• throw to the lions
• throw to the wolves
• throw up
• throw up hands
• throw upon mercy
• throw upon someone's mercy
• throw up something
• throw up your hands
• throw weight around
• throw your hat in the ring
• throw your money around
• throw yourself into
• throw yourself into something
• throw yourself on mercy
• throw yourself on someone's mercy
• throw yourself upon mercy