by the hand

phrase

: by holding someone's hand
I took him by the hand and led him through the crowd.
sometimes used figuratively
You can't expect me to lead you by the hand through every difficult situation.

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“By the hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20hand. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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