hand

Question 1

forced to ask someone for something, especially money

Accepted Answer

cap in hand

Question 2

the act of asking or ordering someone to do something

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adjuration

Question 3

always spending money, eating food, etc. as soon as you get it, because you only just have enough to live

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hand-to-mouth

Question 4

not friendly, and showing little interest in other people in a way that seems slightly rude

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offhand

Question 5

without looking for information and without thinking carefully; immediately

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offhand

Question 6

done secretly, and sometimes dishonestly, in order to achieve an advantage

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underhand

Question 7

using power or authority more forcefully than is needed, without thinking about the feelings or wishes of other people

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high-handed

Question 8

does not have the usual or necessary number of workers

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short-handed

Question 9

intentionally stop being involved in it or connected with it in any way

Accepted Answer

wash your hands of smth

Question 10

have more power than anyone else and so have control

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have the upper hand

Question 11

to be involved in something

Accepted Answer

have a hand in

Question 12

to practise a skill often enough so that you do not lose the skill

Accepted Answer

keep your hand in

Question 13

to give someone the right, authority, or ability to do something in any way they want

Accepted Answer

give someone a free hand

Question 14

победить всухую

Accepted Answer

win hands down

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