a show of hands

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   a group of people each raising a hand to vote for or against sth

   I guess the quickest way is a show of hands. Anyone object?

   Girl: Hi, Miss Bentham, can Isla come play?

In the movies · 3

• I guess the quickest way is a show of hands. Anyone object?12 Angry Men1957
• Girl: Hi, Miss Bentham, can Isla come play?The King Tide2024
• Show of hands...Interstate 602002
• Let's have a show of hands.The King Tide2024
• In fact, can we get a show of hands?Asteroid City2023
• Right. Come on, let's have a show of hands, shall we? Who's in?Pride2014
• OK, now, by a show of hands, how many of you guys can already read?Daddy Day Care2003
• Show of hands.Unstoppable2010

Learn it in full scenes

• 12 Angry Men1957
  • Jurors Gather in the Jury Room
  • Juror 8 Votes Not Guilty
  • The Jurors Go Around the Table
• Interstate 602002
  • The Legend of O.W. Grant
  • Neal's Dad Hijacks His Birthday Lunch
  • Neal Takes the Card Test

From the same entry

• it goes to show
• show the door
• show your face
• show your hand
• show who's boss
• show the way
• show willing
• something, nothing, to show for
• fly the flag
• go through your paces
• show the ropes
• show around

More idioms

• come out of your shell
• from the word go
• get a handle on
• have time on your hands
• keep at a distance
• on the edge of your seat
• take to heart
• the rules of the game
• to your heart's content
• for rent
• not to worry
• play your cards right