turn thumbs up (on something)

turn thumbs up (on something)

To approve or accept something. The president has made clear that she will only turn thumbs up on the tax legislation if it contains cuts for the lower and middle classes. 27 of the 30 city council members turned thumbs up to the proposal to have Main Street renovated.
See also: thumb, turn, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

turn thumbs up (on someone or something)

Fig. to accept someone or something; to approve someone or something. The board of directors turned thumbs up on my proposal and voted to fund the project. The committee turned thumbs upon Carl as the new manager. When the boss turned thumbs up, I knew everything was okay.
See also: thumb, turn, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • turn thumbs up
  • turn thumbs down
  • turn thumbs down (on something)
  • turn thumbs down on someone/something
  • twiddle one's thumbs, to
  • hold (one's) thumbs
  • hold thumbs
  • hold your thumbs
  • clear for publication
  • clearing