Hand
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Meaning: to assist or help someone particularly voluntarily.
Example: When my friend was moving to his new house, I offered to lend a hand with preparing, packing, and carrying boxes. Read more ➺
Meaning: celebratory hand slap done between two people.
Example: Let's high-five after we finish this project. Read more ➺
Meaning: close ties or connections
Example: I saw a couple walking hand in hand along the beach. Read more ➺
Meaning: give ironical praise to someone
Example: The judges loved your performance, but this was a backhanded compliment since they also highlighted it was blunt. Read more ➺
Meaning: good gardening results
Example: My mother has green fingers. She can grow just about anything in the garden. Read more ➺
Meaning: out of control
Example: When the police arrived, they realised the party was getting out of hand. Read more ➺
Meaning: present, nearby, close, or easily accessible
Example: My parents are always on hand if we need a babysitter. Read more ➺
Meaning: under control
Example: Don't worry about a thing; I've got it all in hand. I did it all online. Read more ➺
Meaning: doing or about to do something illegal or wrong
Example: They caught him red-handed with his fingerprints all over the murder weapon. Read more ➺
