get into the wrong hands
To fall into the wrong hands.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Keep your password safe so it does not get into the wrong hands.”
“The company tightened its security protocols to ensure that sensitive client data would not get into the wrong hands.”
“The scientist feared that if his dangerous research were to get into the wrong hands, it could cause irreparable harm to global security.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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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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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026