talking to the hand

A form of talk to the hand — Used to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that one is not prepared to hear or read anything further from that person. It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of talk to the hand
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