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Akimbo

usgb/əˈkɪmbəʊ/Volume
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Suggests confidence or defiance when someone stands with their arms akimbo. SlideFacing the challenge, he stood with his arms akimbo, ready to face any obstacle.
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Common in superhero poses or depictions of powerful individuals in media. SlideThe superhero posed with arms akimbo on the movie poster, exuding strength.
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Creates a vivid mental image, useful in descriptive writing and storytelling. SlideShe entered the crowded room with arms akimbo, parting the masses like the Red Sea.
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