German-English translation for "Achselzucken"

"Achselzucken" English translation

Achselzucken
Neutrum | neuter n

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shrug of the shoulders
  • shrug (of the shoulders)
    Achselzucken
    Achselzucken
examples
  • mit einem Achselzucken
    with a shrug
    mit einem Achselzucken
  • etwas mit einem Achselzucken abtun
    to shrugetwas | something sth off
    etwas mit einem Achselzucken abtun
For years the Colombian Government's stock response has been an apologetic shrug of the shoulders.
Seit Jahren reagiert die kolumbianische Regierung mit bedauerndem Achselzucken.
Source: Europarl
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