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DahyeSon Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
About "hand"
I think in English "hand" is used in many different ways.
This word, "hand" itself means not only part of body but also send or give someting to someone.
Then, what's the meaning of this phrase, "on one's hand"?
I see this phrase in this sentence: Romans had lots of time on their hands.
I'd like to know the specific meaning of this phrase, "on one's hand" and the other hand's meaning.
This word, "hand" itself means not only part of body but also send or give someting to someone.
Then, what's the meaning of this phrase, "on one's hand"?
I see this phrase in this sentence: Romans had lots of time on their hands.
I'd like to know the specific meaning of this phrase, "on one's hand" and the other hand's meaning.
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Welcome to English Forums. If you have someone "at hand" it's right near by and easily reached. "On hand" is quite similar.
- Welcome to English Forums.
- If you have someone "at hand" it's right near by and easily reached.
- "On hand" is quite similar.
- They have a lot of time on their hands means that they have a lot of time available that is not reserved for other uses.
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Welcome to English Forums.
If you have someone "at hand" it's right near by and easily reached. "On hand" is quite similar.
They have a lot of time on their hands means that they have a lot of time available that is not reserved for other uses.
If you have someone "at hand" it's right near by and easily reached. "On hand" is quite similar.
They have a lot of time on their hands means that they have a lot of time available that is not reserved for other uses.
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"On the other hand" is a phrase usually used to explain decision-making.
"I want to buy a new computer. The one I want is really fast, but on the other hand, it's really expensive."
"I want to buy a new computer. The one I want is really fast, but on the other hand, it's really expensive."
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what's the meaning of this phrase, "on one's hands"?
It's always hands, plural. With respect to time, on one's hands means available. To have time on your hands is to have time available to do whatever you would like to do. It can mean to be idle, not to have anything that you are required to d
It's always hands, plural. With respect to time, on one's hands means available. To have time on your hands is to have time available to do whatever you would like to do. It can mean to be idle, not to have anything that you are required to d
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