You've probably often used this emoji as a means of showing that you're praying or high five-ing someone, but guess what? You're wrong. The folded hands emoji is originally intended

to depict a Japanese hand gesture used to express an apology or show gratitude.

Maybe the next time you say sorry to someone, use this instead of sending across

a sad face. 

Is this a girl expressing sassiness saying "I told you so"? Or a waitress holding an invisible tray? Either way, both assumptions could not be more wrong. This emoji is

meant to illustrate someone working at an information desk, holding out her hand and asking how she could help. 

Welp.

This emoji might look like it illustrates fire, but in reality, it actually depicts a name badge. That probably explains the white strip in the middle.

Now this one looks like a basic peace sign, right? WRONG. This hand emoji actually stands for victory. It is meant to be sent when you've got something to

celebrate.

I don't know about you, but I personally don't throw out my fingers like that in the air when my favorite sports team is winning. Sorry, emoji-maker, I will

continue to use this emoji as a peace sign.

No, this emoji is not a look of exasperation. In fact, it's meant to be the face of "triumph," and I have no idea why.

This is not a gift card or a gift tag, it's a freaking BOOKMARK.

Oh, look, a shooting star!

WRONG. 

This one is supposed to illustrate dizziness. 

You might think this emoji is supposed to represent a ballerina, but really, it's supposed to depict a person gesturing "OK." Because typical human beings put their hands

on their heads when they want to say "OK."

Harry Potter's scar, you say? Nope. This emoji is meant to serve as a warning for high voltage.

People usually make use of this emoji to show praise, but it's actually meant to be a symbol to express joy. Fair enough.