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Maj Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Hand
I always get confused by the expressions that have the word hand, such as "at hand, off hand, in hand, out of hand etc". Could someone explain the difference and give an example? Thanks in advance.
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They are all idioms that recognise the dexterity of human beings. We can do so much with our hands that they enter the language as metaphors. To Hand = close enough to pick up.
- They are all idioms that recognise the dexterity of human beings.
- We can do so much with our hands that they enter the language as metaphors.
- To Hand = close enough to pick up.
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They are all idioms that recognise the dexterity of human beings. We can do so much with our hands that they enter the language as metaphors.
To Hand = close enough to pick up.
Out of Hand = not able to be controlled (i.e. handled)
Off Hand = The sort of thing you might say with the flick of your wrist (i.e. a throwaway line!)
In Hand = In your possession, or under contro
To Hand = close enough to pick up.
Out of Hand = not able to be controlled (i.e. handled)
Off Hand = The sort of thing you might say with the flick of your wrist (i.e. a throwaway line!)
In Hand = In your possession, or under contro
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