out of hand

phrase

Synonyms of out of handnext
1
: out of control
They let the situation get out of hand.
2
: without delay or deliberation
also : in a summary or peremptory manner
rejected the plan out of hand
3
: done with : finished
4
: with the hands
fruit eaten out of hand

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“Out of hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20of%20hand. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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