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Sequence of movement

Form a kind of C with a flat hand by slightly spreading the thumb and slightly bending the other fingers. With this hand position, place the hand horizontally on the middle of the back between the shoulder blades. In a quick, jerky movement, pull the hand minimally upward in the direction of the shoulders with a little pressure over the fingertips.

Shape of hand

Lockere Greifhand, alle Finger formen ein "C", ohne dass sich die Finger berühren.

 

 

Area of use

 Germany

IS: be schocked

be schocked (IS)

Being appalled by a situation.

Example

I am shocked by the fires in the Amazon rainforest.