italki - dip of one's head Dip - A quick movement of something down and up He gave a dip of his head. Does th

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dip of one's head Dip - A quick movement of something down and up He gave a dip of his head. Does this mean "He nodded quickly"? Thank you! .)

10 апр. 2015 г., 15:57

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The movement this phrase describes suggests a single up-and-down movement, not a repeated one. It could describe a short nod, or a short informal bow.

10 апреля 2015 г.

A did of the head usually means to acknowledge something. He dipped his head when telling the student it was OK to start the lesson. Yes, dipping the head is to nod.

10 апреля 2015 г.

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