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Definition two fingers up at someone in British English

two fingers up at someone phrase

phrase
1

to express anger at someone in a very rude way by holding up your first two fingers in the shape of a 'V' with your palm facing you

2

to do something rude as a way of showing you do not care what someone thinks

Example

This is his way of sticking two fingers up at society.

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Definition  two fingers up at someone in British English