YourDictionary

Dictionary Home » Phrase Meanings » out of hand

What does "out of hand" mean?

  1. See out of control.
  2. At once, immediately, as in The second surgeon rejected the doctor's treatment plan out of hand. [1300s]

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Browse entries near out of hand

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools

© 1996-2012 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.