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OUT OF HAND

(adverb)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase Out Of Hand.

Definitions

Out Of Hand - as an adverb

Out of control

Example: "The riots got out of hand"

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Example Sentences

"The situation quickly got out of hand and turned into a full-blown riot."
"His temper often gets out of hand, and he says things he later regrets."
"The party got completely out of hand when uninvited guests started showing up."
"She let the project get out of hand, and now it's behind schedule."
"The kids' playfighting escalated out of hand and ended up with someone getting hurt."
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