two thumbs up

== English == === Etymology === American film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel co-hosted a movie review program, At the Movies. The two had different tastes, and often verbally sparred and traded humorous barbs. When both critics gave the film a thumbs up, it was assumed that the film was very good. === Pronunciation === === Noun === two thumbs up (idiomatic) Strong approval. (dated) A hand gesture indicating strong approval. When shown the blueprint for the new building, I gave my two thumbs up to show my approval ==== See also ==== five-by-five