Out-of-hand Definition

adverb

(now rare) Immediately.

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Without (further) thought or consideration.

He dismissed the idea out of hand.
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Synonyms:
  • beyond control
Antonyms:
adjective

Not under control.

Clean things as you go so that the mess does not get out of hand.
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Out-of-hand Sentence Examples

  • The conversation was getting out of hand.

  • It is better to be beggared out of hand by a scapegrace nephew, than daily hag-ridden by a peevish uncle.

  • Have a bucket of water nearby to throw on the fire in case it gets out of hand.

  • Ben, this entire business has gotten out of hand.

  • They may never know the popularity of 1950s dresses, but clothing from the 60s and 70s should not be dismissed out of hand.

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Words Starting With

OOUOUT

Words Ending With

DNDAND

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out-of-hand

Words Starting With O and Ending With D

Starts With O & Ends With DStarts With OU & Ends With DStarts With O & Ends With ND

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With O11 Letter Words Ending With D