hand over
To relinquish control or possession of something to someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please hand over your phone during the exam.”
“The manager refused to hand over the documents until the lawyer arrived.”
“After weeks of bitter negotiations, the aging monarch finally agreed to hand over the crown to his impatient heir.”
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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big hand
Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).
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bite someone's hand off
To enthusiastically accept an offer.
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bite the hand that feeds one
To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).
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cap in hand
In a humble and respectful manner.
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cold hand
Used in reference to a player who fails to make successful shots in a game.
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deal a bad hand
To assign unfavorable circumstances in life to someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026