“one's hand”

The following 5 entries include the term one's hand.

have (someone) in the palm of one's hand

idiom

: to have control or influence over (someone) : to be able to control (someone) easily

in the hollow of one's hand

idiom

: in one's palm with the hand curved like a cup

know something like the back of one's hand

idiom

: to know something completely

overplay one's hand

idiom

: to make a mistake due to the belief that one's position is stronger or better than it really is

turn one's hand to

idiom

: to begin doing (something) usually in a skillful way : to start (a new activity, field of study, etc.)


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