HAND


Meaning of HAND in English

noun

1

BAD : In the other hand, many women choose to go out to work.

GOOD : On the other hand, many women choose to go out to work.

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on the one hand ... , on the other hand ... , (NOT in, at ): 'On the other hand, don't forget that these machines are expensive.'

2

BAD : The future of millions of people should not be in the hand of one man.

GOOD : The future of millions of people should not be in the hands of one man.

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in the hands of (plural) = controlled by: 'All the political power is in the hands of the government.'

3

BAD : He came out of the bathroom with a towel in the hand.

GOOD : He came out of the bathroom with a towel in his hand.

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in my/her/their etc hand/s (NOT the ): 'You can't argue when someone has a gun in their hand.'

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