Keep your password safe so it does not fall into the wrong hands.
fall into the wrong hands
idiomTo become the possession of, or be discovered by, an unfriendly third party.
The spy worried that the secret documents might fall into the wrong hands if he left them on his desk.
The scientist feared that if his dangerous research were to fall into the wrong hands, it could cause irreparable harm to the public.
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bark up the wrong tree
To take the wrong approach to a situation; to follow a false lead; to attempt to solve a problem using mistaken assumptions about its true nature.
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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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do somebody wrong
To treat someone badly or unfairly.
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extra pair of hands
The assistance of another person.