Examples of 'held up a hand' in a sentence
Meaning of "held up a hand"
Means that someone raised or lifted their hand, usually with the palm facing outward, in a gesture to signify stopping or interrupting something. It is a non-verbal signal often used to request silence, attention, or to pause a conversation or activity temporarily. This gesture can also indicate disagreement or disapproval, as well as a sign of wanting to physically or metaphorically halt a particular action or process
How to use "held up a hand" in a sentence
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held up a hand
She held up a hand to prevent their protests.
He took a sip of coffee and held up a hand.
She held up a hand to stop their protests.
I opened my mouth to speak but she held up a hand.
He held up a hand as though he wished to hear no more.
She opened her mouth and he held up a hand.
Johan held up a hand so neither of them interrupted.
The wizard held up a hand.
He held up a hand to forestall any further argument.
Dumbledore held up a hand.
I held up a hand to stop her apologies.
Clinton held up a hand.
I held up a hand and turned away.
Quentin held up a hand.
I held up a hand to keep him from answering right away.
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Gabrielle held up a hand.
He held up a hand to forestall any interruption.
My father held up a hand.
She held up a hand as if to make a pledge.
He tried to pull her close but she held up a hand to stop him.
Elizabeth held up a hand to stop her speech.
She started to speak but I held up a hand.
Gabrielle held up a hand to forestall the apology.
Before Spock could respond Jim held up a hand.
Janeway held up a hand to stop them.
Kent started to protest, but the man held up a hand.
Abari held up a hand in a stopping motion.
She started to protest, but he held up a hand to silence her.
He held up a hand to stifle any reply.
Suddenly Marvin stopped, and held up a hand.
He held up a hand to stop her protest.
As amusing as it was, David held up a hand.
He held up a hand to stop her sentence.
Dr. Bloch held up a hand.
He held up a hand before she could say a word.
Elise held up a hand.
He held up a hand to forestall the argument.
Madison held up a hand.
I held up a hand as he was about to speak.
Kate held up a hand.
He held up a hand to stop her from saying anything else.
Dave held up a hand.
He held up a hand as a sign that they should remain silent.
Rafe held up a hand.
Vin held up a hand and Josiah stopped on the other side of the table.
Quatre held up a hand.
He held up a hand to deter protestations.
Mindy held up a hand.
I held up a hand so he wouldn't try to talk to me.
Smith held up a hand for silence.
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