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Angliholic  #512720  Mon, 12 May 08 11:22 AM

THe man held out his hands as a welcome gesture.

 

Hi,

Is it also idiomatic to say "a welcome sign/signal/symbol" rather than "a welcome gesture" in the above? Thanks. 

 
  
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Marius Hancu  #512742  Mon, 12 May 08 12:26 PM
No

To have answers to such questions, pls do yourself searches at Google Books and compare hits. 
  
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