touch (or tug) one's forelock

touch (or tug) one's forelock
touch (or tug) one's forelock
Brit.
raise a hand to one's forehead in deference to a person of higher social rank.

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  • tug one's forelock — ► touch (or tug) one s forelock raise a hand to one s forehead in deference to a person of higher social rank. Main Entry: ↑forelock …   English terms dictionary

  • touch one's forelock — ► touch (or tug) one s forelock raise a hand to one s forehead in deference to a person of higher social rank. Main Entry: ↑forelock …   English terms dictionary

  • forelock — ► NOUN ▪ a lock of hair growing just above the forehead. ● touch (or tug) one s forelock Cf. ↑tug one s forelock …   English terms dictionary

  • forelock — I. /ˈfɔlɒk / (say fawlok) noun 1. the lock of hair that grows from the forepart of the head. 2. a prominent or somewhat detached lock above the forehead. –phrase 3. take time by the forelock, to seize an opportunity. 4. touch (or tug){{}} (or… …  

  • forelock — noun a lock of hair growing just above the forehead. Phrases take time by the forelock literary seize an opportunity. touch (or tug) one s forelock Brit. raise a hand to one s forehead in deference to a person of higher social rank …   English new terms dictionary

  • Salute — This article is about the gesture. For other uses, see Salute (disambiguation). A salute is a gesture or other action used to display respect. Salutes are primarily associated with armed forces, but other organizations and civil people also use… …   Wikipedia

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