OUT OF HAND


Meaning of OUT OF HAND in English

adverb

1. : without delay, hesitation, or preparation : forthwith , promptly

hanged the man out of hand without waiting for trial

dismissed the traditional logic out of hand — J.A.Passmore

2. : done with

the business was finally out of hand

3. : out of control

let his temper get out of hand

the children got out of hand and had to be spanked

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