show of hands

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Then the judge will excuse any people who indicate by a show of hands that they can’t serve or can’t be fair and impartial, he wrote.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

In caucuses people gather at events, hold debates, and then vote on their preferred presidential candidate - sometimes by a show of hands.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

“How many are scared because of the hurricane,” Pedro Miranda, the minister asked, as he held up his arm for a show of hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2023

Mr. Diaz-Balart at one point asked for a show of hands on who had actually seen the exhibit.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2023

I guess the quickest way is a show of hands.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose