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fall into the wrong hands

idiom

To become the possession of, or be discovered by, an unfriendly third party.


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  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    catch hands

    To take a punch; to get hit, especially with the hand or fist.

  3. 03

    change hands

    To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.

  4. 04

    clap one's hands red

    To clap or applaud intensely.

  5. 05

    clean hands

    Freedom from guilt, especially from the guilt of dishonesty in money matters, or of bribe-taking.

  6. 06

    dishpan hands

    Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.

  7. 07

    do somebody wrong

    To treat someone badly or unfairly.

  8. 08

    extra pair of hands

    The assistance of another person.

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