Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
snap one's fingers — To make a short loud clicking sound with the middle finger and thumb, usu to attract attention or show defiance, contempt, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑finger snap one s fingers To flick a finger and thumb together with a sharp noise, usu to attract… … Useful english dictionary
snap one's fingers at — idi snap one s fingers at, to exhibit disdain for … From formal English to slang
snap one's fingers — ► snap (or click) one s fingers make a sharp clicking sound by bending the middle finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it. Main Entry: ↑finger … English terms dictionary
snap one's fingers — verb to creat a cracking or clicking sound with one’s fingers by building tension between the thumb and another finger (middle, index, or ring) and then moving that finger forcefully downward so it hits the thenar eminence of the same hand at a… … Wiktionary
snap one's fingers at — {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. * /John snapped his fingers at the sign that said Do not enter, and he went in the door./ * /The highway sign said Speed limit, 35 miles per hour, but… … Dictionary of American idioms
snap\ one's\ fingers\ at — v. phr. To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snapped his fingers at the sign that said Do not enter, and he went in the door. The highway sign said Speed limit, 35 miles per hour, but when a… … Словарь американских идиом
snap one's fingers at — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. defy, pay no attention to, have contempt for; see dare 2 , oppose 1 , 2 … English dictionary for students
snap one's fingers — show scorn, show ridicule; arrange, make possible … English contemporary dictionary
snap one's fingers at — phrasal : to give no heed to : treat with contempt or unconcern … Useful english dictionary
snap (or click) one's fingers — make a sharp clicking sound by bending the last joint of the middle finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it. → finger … English new terms dictionary
