wringing hands

Greek translation: νευρικό σφίξιμο των χεριών

07:51 May 13, 2011

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Anthropology / Hand gestures / actions

English term or phrase: wringing hands

Moderate to marked restlessness or agitation (e.g., wringing hands, excessive scratching or picking)

In English, the phrase “wringing your hands” means that you clasp your hands and squeeze them with a twisting motion due to feeling anxious or worried.

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Greek translation:νευρικό σφίξιμο των χεριών

Explanation:
Depending on the register of your text, this is the common way of expressing it in Greek.

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νευρικό σφίξιμο των χεριών

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συστροφές των χεριών

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συστροφές των χεριών

Explanation:
Είναι η έκφραση που χρησιμοποιείται για τα αυτιστικά σύνδρομα, όμως περιγράφη την ίδια κίνηση.

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Local time: 00:23
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νευρικό σφίξιμο των χεριών

Explanation:
Depending on the register of your text, this is the common way of expressing it in Greek.

Kettie Nossis
Greece
Local time: 00:23
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Greek
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Thank you K.

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