hold someone's hand
To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You do not need to hold my hand through this simple task.”
“The new employee struggled with the software, so the manager had to hold his hand during the first few days.”
“While the project required significant technical expertise, the senior consultant refused to hold the client's hand, insisting they learn the core processes independently.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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apron-string hold
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
Last updated August 10, 2026