extra pair of hands
The assistance of another person.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I need an extra pair of hands to move this heavy table.”
“The kitchen was so busy during the dinner rush that the manager hired an extra pair of hands to help.”
“Recognizing that the project deadline was rapidly approaching, the team leader requested an extra pair of hands to ensure they finished the report on time.”
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catch hands
To take a punch; to get hit, especially with the hand or fist.
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change hands
To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.
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clap one's hands red
To clap or applaud intensely.
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clean hands
Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.
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dishpan hands
Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.
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fall into the wrong hands
To become the possession of, or be discovered by, an unfriendly third party.
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find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight
Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground.
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get a pair
Synonym of grow a pair.
Last updated August 10, 2026