Hands up if you know the answer.
hands up
idiomPut your hands up (if you wish to participate).
The teacher asked for hands up from anyone who wanted to volunteer for the project.
The moderator requested hands up from the audience to gauge the general consensus before opening the floor to further debate.
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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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extra pair of hands
The assistance of another person.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026