Hand Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: readily available or easily accessible for immediate use.
Example: All the necessary documents are at my fingertips for the meeting. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
