ASL vocabulary that is not simple to translate into English
For really loving or being addicted to and immersing oneself in, the sign is this. For example, they fell into the rabbit hole of video games.
For seeing something shocking, the sign is this. For example, they asked how much the vacation cost and they were flabbergasted.
For being influenced by and embracing something external permanently, the sign is this. For example, after I saw that sign, I pick it up and used it from then on.
For learning from something that was a challenge, the sign is this. For example, they learned the hard way not to put a drinking cup near a laptop.
For something that resulted in a big change and impact, the sign is this. For example, after the announcement about the new phone with new technology, it made waves.
For preventing oneself from seeing or participating, the sign is this. For example, if they gossip, I would just ignore it.
For a strong disregard about something in particular, the sign is this. For example, when rules are strictly made to be followed, they stick it to them.
For a reaction to something in shock and impact as if in the head, the sign is this. For example, after they saw the fancy looking pool, they were astonished.