Hand Idioms

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hand over fist

Meaning: Doing something very quickly or in large amounts.

Example: The startup grew hand over fist, signing new customers every week so the team expanded fast. Read more ➺


old hand

Meaning: An experienced person at a particular task or job.

Example: The chef is an old hand in the kitchen, having worked in top restaurants for over 30 years. Read more ➺


clap back

Meaning: Respond sharply and publicly to criticism or insult, especially in a witty or cutting way.

Example: She clapped back at the critic with a sarcastic tweet. Read more ➺


hand in glove

Meaning: Work very closely and harmoniously with someone, often with shared goals.

Example: The marketing team worked hand in glove with the designers to launch the new campaign. Read more ➺


hand and glove

Meaning: Describes a very close relationship between two people or groups, often implying harmony or cooperation.

Example: The manager and the assistant work hand and glove to keep the project running smoothly. Read more ➺


golden handshake

Meaning: The expression is used to describe a generous severance package.

Example: After decades of service, the CEO received a golden handshake upon retirement. Read more ➺


at one’s fingertips

Meaning: readily available or easily accessible for immediate use.

Example: All the necessary documents are at my fingertips for the meeting. Read more ➺


come in handy

Meaning: to be useful or convenient, especially at some future time.

Example: The extra money will come in handy when we go on vacation. Read more ➺


butter fingers

Meaning: a person who frequently drops things.

Example: Mark, our star receiver, turned into a butterfingers and dropped the ball at the crucial moment. Read more ➺


hand to mouth

Meaning: Living with only enough for immediate needs; no savings or surplus.

Example: After losing his job, he had to live hand to mouth, relying on daily wages for food. Read more ➺


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