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little hand

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of hour hand (on a clock face).


Examples
SIMPLE

The little hand points to three.

CONTEXTUAL

You can tell it is almost four o'clock because the little hand is near the four.

COMPLEX

As the little hand approached the midnight mark, the old clock began to chime throughout the quiet house.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little bird told me

    I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

  2. 02

    a little bit of bread and no cheese

    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  3. 03

    a little from column A, a little from column B

    A combination of two factors or reasons.

  4. 04

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  5. 05

    back of one's hand

    A display of disrespect or scorn.

  6. 06

    bear a hand

    To make haste; to help quickly.

  7. 07

    big hand

    Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).

  8. 08

    bite someone's hand off

    To enthusiastically accept an offer.

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