bite the hand that feeds one |
to respond to kindness or generosity with harm or malice. |
by hand |
with the use of your hands, or by human effort without the help of any machines. |
cap in hand |
with meekness and respect; in a humble manner. |
deck hand |
a seaman employed mostly on the deck of a vessel. |
farm hand |
a person hired to perform duties on a farm. |
field hand |
a hired farm laborer, esp. one who works in the fields; hired hand. |
four-in-hand |
a necktie knotted in a slipknot, with the ends dangling and overlapping in front. [3 definitions] |
give someone a hand |
to help (someone) with a particular task. |
glad hand |
(informal) a hearty but often insincere or hypocritical welcome, greeting, reception, or the like. |
glad-hand |
(informal) to greet in a hearty but insincere manner. |
hand ax |
a primitive, handleless stone implement shaped and used like the head of an ax. |
hand down |
to give to one's children or from one generation to another. |
hand grenade |
a small hand-thrown explosive shell that is exploded by a fuse or on impact. |
hand in |
to submit, usually by hand (something that is due, such as an assignment, test paper, or report). [2 definitions] |
hand organ |
a portable barrel organ that is played by turning a crank by hand. |
hand out |
to give to each person; pass out; distribute. |
hand over |
to give up control of; surrender. |
hand to mouth |
in a way that provides only for one's barest needs at the present time without any provision for the future. |
hand truck |
a small vehicle with two wheels and handles for moving heavy things. |
hand-held |
small or light enough to be operated while held in the hand. [2 definitions] |