Значение идиомы out of hand

[out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control.

Bobby’s birthdayparty got out of hand and the children were naughty.

Small puppiesoften get out of hand.

2. Suddenly, quickly without examination ofpossible truth or merit; without any consideration. – Often used after”dismiss” or “reject”.

The senator rejected out of hand thecritics’ call for his resignation.

Compare: OUT OF LINE. Contrast: INHAND.


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Значение идиомы out of hand