Expressions with 'hand'
Background 背景
There are many English expressions, idioms and proverbs which refer to hands. There are probably many similar ones in your own language. This worksheet presents a selection of some of the common ones related to control & responsibility, help, and trust & honesty.
Control & Responsibility 手代表能控制的，责任的意思
to have/get the upper hand
If you have or get the upper hand, you are in a position of control or advantage.
'The team got the upper hand when they scored a goal in the final minute.'
to get/be out of hand
If something gets out of hand, it gets out of control.
'The game was a bit rough, but it really got out of hand when the players started fighting.'
to have your hands full
If your hands are full, or if you have your hands full with something, you have so much to do that you can not take on any extra tasks or responsibilities.
'Sorry, I can't help you with your homework. I've got my hands full with this essay.'
to have your hands tied
If your hands are tied, or if you have your hands tied, something is stopping you from taking action.
'I got a parking fine today. I begged the policeman to forgive me, but he said that since he had already written the ticket, his hands were tied.'
to wash your hands of something
This means that you refuse to have any more involvement in a situation and you will not accept further responsibility for anything that happens in this situation.
'I warned him not to take the money, but he ignored my advice and now he's in trouble with the police. This is the third time it has happened, so I have washed my hands of him.'
with a heavy hand
heavy-handed
These expressions refer to a strict and controlling way of doing things.
'He has a heavy-handed approach to management. He often upsets people with his direct and critical style.'
Avoiding work 手代表帮忙的意思
to give someone a hand
If someone gives you a hand, they help you.
'Hey Tim, could you give me a hand to move this box? It's too heavy for me to lift on my own.'
many hands make light work
This proverb means that if a lot of people help with a task, it will be completed quickly and easily.
'We can get this furniture moved very quickly if everybody helps - many hands make light work!'
Money 与钱有关的用法
to be in safe hands
If a person or thing is in safe hands, it is being looked after very well.
'Don't worry about your cats while you are on holiday. I will feed them every day and make sure they are ok. They will be in safe hands !'
to get your hands dirty
To become involved with something difficult, dangerous or corrupt which you would rather not do.
'The boss asked me to tell the workers that they were sacked. He doesn't want to get his hands dirty by telling them himself.'
the devil finds/makes work for idle hands
This proverb means that if people do not have anything to do with their time, they are more likely to get involved with trouble and criminality
'I believe in the saying "The devil finds work for idle hands", so when my kids were on their school holidays I made sure they kept out of trouble by giving them jobs to do around the house.'
to keep your hands clean
If you keep your hands clean, you do not become involved in illegal or immoral activity. 'He wanted me to help him change the financial records, but I said no. I want to keep my hands clean.'
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n.责任(心)；职责；任务 (初中英语单词)
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