Meaning of the word "cross one's arms" in English

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cross one's arms

US /krɔs wʌnz ɑrmz/
UK /krɒs wʌnz ɑːmz/
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Idiom

to fold one's arms over one's chest, often indicating disapproval, defensiveness, or impatience

Example:
She crossed her arms and glared at him, clearly unhappy with his explanation.
The teacher crossed her arms, waiting for the noisy students to quiet down.