to get out of hand
1get out of hand — lose control The going away party was beginning to get out of hand so they asked everyone to leave …
2get out of hand — if a situation gets out of hand, it cannot be controlled any more. Things got a little out of hand at the party and three windows were broken. In my first year at college my drinking got a bit out of hand …
3get out of hand — I need to cut my fingernails before they get too out of hand …
4get out of hand — If a person or situation gets out of hand, they cannot be controlled any longer. During the student demonstration, things got out of hand and several shop windows were broken …
5get out of hand — See: OUT OF HAND, OUT OF CONTROL …
6get out of hand — See: OUT OF HAND, OUT OF CONTROL …
7get\ out\ of\ hand — See: out of hand, out of control …
8out of hand — {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. * /Bobby s birthday party got out of hand and the children were naughty./ * /Small puppies often get out of hand./ 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination of possible truth or merit; without any consideration.… …
9out of hand — {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. * /Bobby s birthday party got out of hand and the children were naughty./ * /Small puppies often get out of hand./ 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination of possible truth or merit; without any consideration.… …
10out\ of\ hand — adv. phr. 1. Out of control. Bobby s birthday party got out of hand and the children were naughty. Small puppies often get out of hand. 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination of possible truth or merit; without any consideration. Often used… …
