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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

In/on hands

I have too much free time on my hands.

I have some sand in my hands (in/on) my hands.

The weapons of mass destruction have fallen into the hands of the terrorists.

The future of our people lies (in/on) your hands.

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Dear Michael They are all good. The second one is literal.. - I have some sand on my hands [= there is a small amount - a light dusting - of sand on my hands] - I have some sand in my hands [= my hands are cupped together and I am holding sand] The fourth one is definitely..

— Dave_anon

  • Dear Michael They are all good.
  • The second one is literal..
  • - I have some sand on my hands [= there is a small amount - a light dusting - of sand on my hands] - I have some sand in my hands [= my hands are cupped together and I am holding sand] The fourth one is definitely..
  • - The future of our people lies in your hands [= you are the one who will decide the future of our people] There are many metaphors with hands.
  • Your first and third are also good examples.
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Dear Michael

They are all good. The second one is literal..

- I have some sand on my hands

[= there is a small amount - a light dusting - of sand on my hands]

- I have some sand in my hands

[= my hands are cupped together and I am holding sand]

The fourth one is definitely..

- The future of our people lies in your hands

[= yo
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