Thoreau used this phrase to criticize American society for its passivity, materialism, and lack of engagement with the world. He believed that many Americans were content to stay comfortable and complacent, rather than actively participating in meaningful endeavors or creating change. By describing them as sitting down with their hands in their pockets, he highlighted their inaction and detachment from important social and political issues.
He meant that Americans are too afraid to speak out about the things they truly believe.
Two hands, palms down can mean "calm" or "calm down".
you take your hands and put it straight down around your waist and you raise it and wobble your hands like you are a penguin
You fingerspell grand, then you sign CHILDREN which is done by using both your hands in front of your waist in the shape of a 5 with your palm facing the ground move your hands down slightly then out and down again.
Cup both hands - palms down; tap the wrists together one over the other.
Hi: Open the hands, palms down, and touch the thumbs to the chest at arm pit level.
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Americans are too afraid to speak out about the things they truly believe.
Thoreau meant that Americans are too passive and comfortable in their lifestyles, not taking action or striving for change. By keeping their hands in their pockets, they are not engaging in meaningful activities or pushing for progress in society.
decorative fabric pieces that fall down over the opening of pockets
Hands down is the opposite of Hands Up...
He never married or settled down.
Bailey was in jail for refusing to pay taxes in protest against the Mexican-American War and slavery. He believed that by paying taxes, he was supporting the war and the unjust system of slavery, so he chose to resist through civil disobedience.
Hands Down was created on 2003-08-12.
Stereos - Throw Your Hands Up
they eat hot pockets the trick is they have to hunt them down
What I do with my hands while making out with my girlfriend is usually just hold her. Like I'll wrap my hands around her back and just hold her. OR, you could GENTLY grab her butt. Just slide your hands easily down her lower back until your hands are on her butt. Whatever your partner will allow you to do.
Hangin' Nothin' but Our Hands Down was created in 2006.