I assumed, as in a number of languages,
that the GESTURE was part of the phrase.
The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17
And without meaning, the following
would be an empty GESTURE:
The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 6
as a GESTURE of goodwill
from Tyrion Lannister.
Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2
A word, a GESTURE...
Westworld Season 2, Episode 10
That's quite a GESTURE on your part.
The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 9