repeat that gesture vs repeat the gesture

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Repeat that gesture' is used when referring to a specific gesture that was previously made, while 'Repeat the gesture' is more general and can be used in various situations.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

repeat that gesture

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific gesture that was previously made.

This phrase is used when you want someone to perform a specific gesture again, which was done before and is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Examples:

I loved the way you greeted me yesterday. Can you repeat that gesture?
Her smile was so warm and welcoming. I wish she would repeat that gesture.

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And now repeat the gesture of grace!
And daily life endlessly repeats its same gestures.
Repeat until the gesture I say you can stop.
To give these gestures their full meaning, I earnestly request you to follow and to repeat these gestures as they occur.
The hand repeats the same gesture but as it approaches the iron it knows whether to touch it harder or softer.
Delay and repeat some of his gestures, his mannerisms.
The archer lets many an arrow pass far from the target because he knows that he will only learn the importance of the bow, posture, the string and the target after he repeats his gestures thousands of times without being afraid of making a mistake.
I repeat that this moment gives me considerable pleasure.
We cannot repeat that often enough.
That gesture, that kind hand without knowing her, withoutwanting to...
And with that gesture he's suddenly inspired to write something... profound.
In western culture, We're hardwired to trust that gesture.
In western culture, We're hardwired to trust that gesture.
You're too short for that gesture.
I can assure you that Japan very much appreciated that gesture.
Whatever you're doing with your hands, it's understanding that gesture.
It's that gesture... that I still see before my eyes.
I just wanted to see that gesture.
And so that gesture of my mother's continues through many's an amazing feeling to have that lineage.
You know what that gesture actually means, right?

Alternatives:

recreate that gesture
do that gesture again

repeat the gesture

This phrase is correct and more general, suitable for various situations where a gesture needs to be repeated.

This phrase is used when you want someone to perform a gesture again without specifying a particular gesture. It is more general and can be used in different contexts.

Examples:

The magician asked the volunteer to repeat the gesture with the magic wand.
When teaching a dance move, the instructor asked the students to repeat the gesture until they got it right.

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And now repeat the gesture of grace!
Repeat until the gesture I say you can stop.
The hand repeats the same gesture but as it approaches the iron it knows whether to touch it harder or softer.
And daily life endlessly repeats its same gestures.
To give these gestures their full meaning, I earnestly request you to follow and to repeat these gestures as they occur.
Delay and repeat some of his gestures, his mannerisms.
The archer lets many an arrow pass far from the target because he knows that he will only learn the importance of the bow, posture, the string and the target after he repeats his gestures thousands of times without being afraid of making a mistake.
Repeat the sentence on the touchscreen.
Each of us repeats the process twice.
Before continuing, repeat the priming steps.
Repeat the rinsing operation once or twice.
Repeat the centrifugation during 5 minutes at 4000 r.p.m.
Repeat the above tests drifting in the opposite direction.
Repeat the table for each reference fuel tested.
Times to repeat the playback of'play track'.
Let me briefly repeat the key points.
And I think they just appreciated the gesture.
As if the gestures were made by others.
You'll still feel guilty and she won't even appreciate the gesture.
Supposing the press were still on hand to report the gesture.

Alternatives:

recreate the gesture
do the gesture again

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repeat that gesture vs repeat the gesture