How is the phrase d'une pichenette du pouce translated from French to English

English translation
The flick of a thumb
phrase

Un petit mouvement rapide du pouce.

A quick small movement of the thumb.

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  • Il l'a ouvert d'une pichenette du pouce. — He opened it with the flick of a thumb.

  • Une pichenette du pouce a suffi à le mettre en marche. — The flick of a thumb was enough to start it.

  • D'une pichenette du pouce, elle a envoyé le message. — With the flick of a thumb, she sent the message.

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