ALL meanings of throw up one's hands
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T t - idioms throw up one's hands hand in one's checks, Chiefly British. cash1 (def 7). 1
- idioms throw up one's hands hand it to, Informal. to give just credit to; pay respect to: You have to hand it to her for getting the work out. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands hand over fist, speedily; increasingly: He owns a chain of restaurants and makes money hand over fist. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands hands down, effortlessly; easily: He won the championship hands down. indisputably; incontestably: It was hands down the best race I've ever seen. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands hands off!, don't touch, strike, or interfere! keep away from!: Hands off my stereo! 1
- idioms throw up one's hands hands up!, hold your hands above your head! give up! 1
- idioms throw up one's hands hand to hand, in direct combat; at close quarters: The troops fought hand to hand. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands have a hand in, to have a share in; participate in: It is impossible that she could have had a hand in this notorious crime. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands have one's hands full, to have a large or excessive amount of work to handle; be constantly busy: The personnel department has its hands full trying to process the growing number of applications. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands hold hands, to join hands with another person as a token of affection: They have been seen holding hands in public. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands in hand, under control: He kept the situation well in hand. in one's possession: cash in hand. in the process of consideration or settlement: regarding the matter in hand. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands join hands, to unite in a common cause; combine: The democracies must join hands in order to survive. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands keep one's hand in, to continue to practice: He turned the business over to his sons, but he keeps his hand in it. I just play enough golf to keep my hand in. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands lay one's hands on, to obtain; acquire: I wish I could lay my hands on a good used piano. to seize, especially in order to punish: He wanted to lay his hands on the person who had backed into his car. to impose the hands in a ceremonial fashion, as in ordination: The bishop laid hands on the candidates. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands lend / give a hand, to lend assistance; help out: Lend a hand and we'll finish the job in no time. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands lift a hand, to exert any effort: She wouldn't lift a hand to help anyone. Also, lift a finger. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands off one's hands, out of one's charge or care: Now, with their children grown and off their hands, they will be free to travel. successfully completed; finished: The lawyer planned a vacation as soon as the case was off his hands. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands on all hands, by everyone; universally: It was decided on all hands to take an excursion. on every side; all around: piercing glances on all hands. Also, on every hand. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands on hand, in one's possession; at one's disposal: cash on hand. about to occur; imminent: A change of government may be on hand. present: There were not enough members on hand to constitute a quorum. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands on the other hand, from another side or aspect; conversely: It was an unfortunate experience, but, on the other hand, one can learn from one's mistakes. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands on / upon one's hands, under one's care or management; as one's responsibility: He was left with a large surplus on his hands. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands out of hand, beyond control: to let one's temper get out of hand. without delay; at once: The crisis obliged him to act out of hand. no longer in process; finished: The case has been out of hand for some time. without consideration or deliberation: to reject a proposal out of hand. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands shake hands, to clasp another's hand in greeting, congratulation, or agreement: They shook hands on the proposed partnership. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands show one's hand, to disclose or display one's true intentions or motives: The impending revolution forced him to show his hand. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands sit on one's hands, to be unenthusiastic or unappreciative; fail to applaud: It was a lively show, but the audience sat on its hands. to take no action; be passive or hesitant: While he was being beaten, the others sat on their hands. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands take a hand in, to take part in; participate in: If the strike continues, the government will have to take a hand in the negotiations. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands take in hand, to undertake responsibility for; assume charge: When both parents died, an uncle took the youngster in hand. to deal with; treat of: We'll take the matter in hand at the next meeting. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands throw up one's hands, to admit one's inadequacy, exasperation, or failure; despair: When the general received reports of an enemy build-up, he threw up his hands. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands tie one's hands, to render one powerless to act; thwart: The provisions of the will tied his hands. Also, have one's hands tied. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands tip one's hand, to reveal one's plans or intentions before the propitious time. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands to hand, within reach; accessible or nearby. into one's possession: A search of the attic brought some valuable antiques to hand. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands try one's hand (at), to test one's skill or aptitude for: After becoming a successful painter, he decided to try his hand at sculpture. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands turn / put one's hand to, to set to work at; busy oneself with: He turned his hand successfully to gardening. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands wash one's hands of, to disclaim any further responsibility for; renounce interest in or support of: I washed my hands of the entire affair. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands with a heavy hand, with severity; oppressively: The law will punish offenders with a heavy hand. in a clumsy manner; awkwardly; gracelessly: The play was directed with a heavy hand. 1
- idioms throw up one's hands with a high hand, in an arrogant or dictatorial manner; arbitrarily: He ran the organization with a high hand. 1
- noun throw up one's hands the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb. 1
- noun throw up one's hands the corresponding part of the forelimb in any of the higher vertebrates. 1
- noun throw up one's hands a terminal prehensile part, as the chela of a crustacean, or, in falconry, the foot of a falcon. 1
- noun throw up one's hands something resembling a hand in shape or function, as various types of pointers: the hands of a clock. 1
- noun throw up one's hands index (def 8). 1
- noun throw up one's hands a person employed in manual labor or for general duties; worker; laborer: a factory hand; a ranch hand. 1
- noun throw up one's hands a person who performs or is capable of performing a specific work, skill, or action: a real hand at geometry. 1
- noun throw up one's hands skill; workmanship; characteristic touch: a painting that shows a master's hand. 1
- noun throw up one's hands a person, with reference to ability or skill: He was a poor hand at running a business. 1
- noun throw up one's hands a member of a ship's crew: All hands on deck! 1
- noun throw up one's hands Often, hands. possession or power; control, custody, or care: to have someone's fate in one's hands. 1
- noun throw up one's hands a position, especially one of control, used for bargaining, negotiating, etc.: an action to strengthen one's hand. 1
- noun throw up one's hands means, agency; instrumentality: death by his own hand. 1
- noun throw up one's hands assistance; aid; active participation or cooperation: Give me a hand with this ladder. 1