- off someone's hands
- not having to be dealt with or looked after by the person specified
they just want the problem off their hands
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
off someone's hands
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off someone's hands — off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I ve got a lot of freedom now the kids are off my hands … New idioms dictionary
take someone off (someone's) hands — take (someone/something) off (someone s) hands off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I m willing to take the kids off your hands for a few hours, if you need me to … New idioms dictionary
take something off (someone's) hands — take (someone/something) off (someone s) hands off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I m willing to take the kids off your hands for a few hours, if you need me to … New idioms dictionary
take off (someone's) hands — take (someone/something) off (someone s) hands off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I m willing to take the kids off your hands for a few hours, if you need me to … New idioms dictionary
take off someone's hands — To relieve someone of • • • Main Entry: ↑hand … Useful english dictionary
can't keep your hands off someone — can t keep (your) hands off (someone) informal if you can t keep your hands off someone you are having a sexual relationship with, you touch them very often because you feel very attracted to them. They can t keep their hands off each other. It s … New idioms dictionary
can't keep hands off someone — can t keep (your) hands off (someone) informal if you can t keep your hands off someone you are having a sexual relationship with, you touch them very often because you feel very attracted to them. They can t keep their hands off each other. It s … New idioms dictionary
off hands — off (someone s) hands if someone or something is off someone s hands, they are not responsible for them any more. I ve got a lot of freedom now the kids are off my hands … New idioms dictionary
wipe that/the smile/smirk/grin off someone's face — informal : to stop smiling or to make someone stop smiling or feeling happy She couldn t wipe the smile off her face. [=she couldn t stop smiling] He thinks he s won, but if I get my hands on him, I ll wipe that smile off his face! often used to… … Useful english dictionary
take off one's hands — {v. phr.} 1. To abdicate one s responsibility of a person or matter. * / I am herewith taking my hand off your affairs, Lou s father said. See how you succeed on your own. / 2. To buy; relieve someone of something. * /He offered to take my old… … Dictionary of American idioms
