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forced to ask someone for something, especially money
cap in hand
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the act of asking or ordering someone to do something
adjuration
3
always spending money, eating food, etc. as soon as you get it, because you only just have enough to live
hand-to-mouth
4
not friendly, and showing little interest in other people in a way that seems slightly rude
offhand
5
without looking for information and without thinking carefully; immediately
offhand
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done secretly, and sometimes dishonestly, in order to achieve an advantage
underhand
7
using power or authority more forcefully than is needed, without thinking about the feelings or wishes of other people
high-handed
8
does not have the usual or necessary number of workers
short-handed
9
intentionally stop being involved in it or connected with it in any way
wash your hands of smth
10
have more power than anyone else and so have control
have the upper hand
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to be involved in something
have a hand in
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to practise a skill often enough so that you do not lose the skill
keep your hand in
13
to give someone the right, authority, or ability to do something in any way they want
give someone a free hand
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