| 释义 |
off someone's hands off (one's) handsRemoved from one's responsibility. I never would have finished the project on time if Bill hadn't taken that part off my hands.See also: hand, offoff someone's handsOut of or removed from someone's charge, possession, or responsibility. It is often put as take off someone's hands, as in We hoped that once they saw the kittens they would take them off our hands, or I'm glad that swing set is finally off our hands. [First half of 1600s] See also: hand, off |