Gesture 5: « Au poil ! »
Gestes français - French Gestures
To indicate that something is great, fantastic, etc., stretch out your arm, make a thumbs up sign, and bring it down slightly, as if you are pounding in a nail in the air.
Register - informal
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Note: Au poil and à poil have completely different meanings!
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