hand and foot

adverb

: totally, assiduously

Examples of hand and foot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first man to exit the cave had problems with his hand and foot. — CNN Money, 30 May 2026

They were beaten, and the 12-year old was bound hand and foot after a previous attempt at running away. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025

Carle confirmed in his postgame news conference that Pohlkamp has been playing through hand and foot injuries. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026

Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and hand and foot massage have proven benefits. — Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hand and foot

• occiput
• tenderfoot
• underfoot
• afoot
• barefoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot
• forefoot