English / idiom
Show of Hands
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An informal vote or poll conducted by raising hands to indicate agreement
In context
01
By a quick show of hands, the ashram members decided to maintain absolute silence until dawn.
02
A peaceful show of hands in the village meeting settled the land dispute without any hostility.
Synonyms
hand count,raised-hand vote,informal tally
Antonyms
secret ballot,closed vote,formal referendum
Collocations
by a show of hands,call for a show of hands,unanimous show of hands