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1. get out of hand (v.)
My uncle’s drinking problem got out of hand, and eventually he became an alcoholic.
2. experience something first-hand (v.)
I didn’t realize how hard it was to be a parent until I experienced it first-hand.
3. change hands (v.)
This house has changed hands several times since it was built.
4. have (got) your hands full (v.)
Barry and Martha have six children and four dogs – they’ve certainly got their hands full!
5. try your hand at (v.)
I’ve never taken a cooking class, but I’d like to try my hand at it.
6. at hand (adj.)
I like to have a dictionary at hand when I’m reading a book in English.
7. give/ lend a (helping) hand (v.)
I can’t carry all these books by myself. Could you give me a hand?
8. Give (someone) a (big) hand
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s give a big hand to our special guests tonight.
9. wash your hands of (v.)
The manager washed his hands of the whole situation and told us to solve the problem ourselves. 10. hands are tied
I’m sorry, there’s nothing I can do. My hands are tied.
11. know like the back of your hand (v.)
She lived in New York for 20 years – she knows the city like the back of her hand.
12. hands down (adv.)
Sarah was hands-down the best teacher in our school.
13. hand something down to somebody (v.)
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother.
14.hand-me-down (n. or adj.)
She hated having to wear her sister&`&s hand-me-downs. Those are all hand-me-down clothes.
15. in good hands (adj.)
Don’t worry, your car is in good hands – William’s an excellent mechanic.