Collocation
open palm
A hand gesture where the palm is exposed, typically indicating honesty, surrender, a willingness to receive, or a lack of hidden objects.
Definition
'open palm' is a common English collocation. A hand gesture where the palm is exposed, typically indicating honesty, surrender, a willingness to receive, or a lack of hidden objects.
verb + (one's/an) + [open] + palm
“The magician showed his open palm to prove he had nothing hidden up his sleeve.”
Examples
- The child held out an open palm, silently asking for more candy from his mother.
- He showed his open palm to the security guard, indicating he had no weapons.
- With an open palm, she signaled her willingness to listen to his side of the story without judgment.
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- The beggar extended an open palm, hoping for a small donation from passersby.
- She placed an open palm gently on his forehead to check for a fever.
- The negotiator held an open palm towards his opponent, indicating his peaceful intentions.
- He presented an open palm, inviting the shy bird to land and feed from his hand.
- As a sign of trust and welcome, she offered an open palm to the new stranger in their village.
- To express vulnerability and sincerity, she showed him her open palm, revealing nothing was hidden.