Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Hands"
The meaning of "Hands" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does 'on our hands'
e.g) We've got a mystery on our hands. mean?
e.g) We've got a mystery on our hands. mean?
A:
In our presence
Before us
In front of us
In our awareness
To deal with
Before us
In front of us
In our awareness
To deal with
Q:
What does exchanged hands mean?
A:
@Sachi3773 The emphasis on the positive attitude on the street could be seen in the way that a lot of individual properties/efforts./initiatives change their ownership(because it is sold to someone else.)
Q:
What does get my hands on it
mean?
mean?
A:
It means that you managed to find something that you want or that you succeeded in obtaining something.
Q:
What does She dropped to her hands and knees. mean?
A:
She falls down so she is on her hands and knees (like a crawling position). Intentionally, not accidentally.
Q:
What does He shuffled his hands on the desk like a conjurer calling forth a picture to reveal itself. mean?
A:
もちろん! He moved his hands around on the desk, just like a magician trying to make a picture appear out of nowhere.
Example sentences using "Hands"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with To Get their hands on.
A:
"Has your team managed to get their hands on the report yet?"
It is the same as "get" or "find"
It is the same as "get" or "find"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with get my hands dirty.
A:
@thaihan0109
If you want things done right, you’re going to need to get your hands dirty. (Doing the hard work to get the results)
Rumor has it that the mayor was getting her hands dirty with the mob. How else did she get all that money? (Getting her hands dirty could also mean doing something illegal/shady)
Our boss doesn’t just sit there, he leads by example by also getting his hands dirty with us.
This time we decided to get our hands dirty and chopped down our own Christmas tree instead of buying one.
If you want things done right, you’re going to need to get your hands dirty. (Doing the hard work to get the results)
Rumor has it that the mayor was getting her hands dirty with the mob. How else did she get all that money? (Getting her hands dirty could also mean doing something illegal/shady)
Our boss doesn’t just sit there, he leads by example by also getting his hands dirty with us.
This time we decided to get our hands dirty and chopped down our own Christmas tree instead of buying one.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with hands on experience .
A:
She preferred hands on experience rather than just studying in a classroom.
The internship had more hands on experience that he expected.
The company is looking for someone with a lot of hands on experience with this kind of work.
The internship had more hands on experience that he expected.
The company is looking for someone with a lot of hands on experience with this kind of work.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with hands down..
A:
He won the race hands down, without even trying hard.
This is hands down the best food I have ever had.
They handed down the tradition to the next generation.
This is hands down the best food I have ever had.
They handed down the tradition to the next generation.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with get (one's) hands on.
A:
I can't wait to get my hands on a better camera.
It will be a long time before I get my hands on an advanced Japanese dictionary as not many shops stock them.
It will be a long time before I get my hands on an advanced Japanese dictionary as not many shops stock them.
Synonyms of "Hands" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between 1. It was all hands on deck to get ready for the ceremony. and 2. It was all hands on deck getting ready for the ceremony. ?
A:
i’m really late to answer but maybe you still are curious to know the answer 😂
the quick answer is that they are exactly the same and both are completely natural.
the main phrase is “all hands on deck” and 90%+ of phrases can’t be changed, but anything before or after can be changed!
i did want to mention something that might be new to you or you didn’t realize:
My favorite hobby is walking in the park. = My favorite hobby is to walk in the park. (not always, but 80% of sentences you can use either)
i love to run = i love running
The entire part: [walking in the park] is a gerund phrase. It acts or behaves like a noun!
So…
Walking in the park is my favorite hobby. (correct and natural, although it’s less common)
To walk in the park is my favorite hobby (technically correct but very formal writing or phrases)
I could be done now, and you could stop now! I don’t want to confuse you, but I wanted to say 1) what is not a gerund and 2) when you probably shouldn’t change the sentence order.
1. (not a gerund)
When there are verbs like “was,” “is,” “be,” or “will be” or “am” before an verb + ”ing”
I “am walking” in the park.
I “will be coming” to your house tomorrow.
Coming to your house, I will be. (no!) 😂 (this is how Yoda talks in StarWars. this is unnatural unless you are pretending to be Yoda 😂)
2. (sometimes you need to change sentence order)
And lastly, if there is a verb before the gerund phrase, you have to change the sentence a little.
I love [eating ramen]
[eating ramen] is* what* I love.
[eating ramen] is my favorite.
(correct and natural, but it’s less common)
if you have any questions feel free to ask!
i’m really late to answer but maybe you still are curious to know the answer 😂
the quick answer is that they are exactly the same and both are completely natural.
the main phrase is “all hands on deck” and 90%+ of phrases can’t be changed, but anything before or after can be changed!
i did want to mention something that might be new to you or you didn’t realize:
My favorite hobby is walking in the park. = My favorite hobby is to walk in the park. (not always, but 80% of sentences you can use either)
i love to run = i love running
The entire part: [walking in the park] is a gerund phrase. It acts or behaves like a noun!
So…
Walking in the park is my favorite hobby. (correct and natural, although it’s less common)
To walk in the park is my favorite hobby (technically correct but very formal writing or phrases)
I could be done now, and you could stop now! I don’t want to confuse you, but I wanted to say 1) what is not a gerund and 2) when you probably shouldn’t change the sentence order.
1. (not a gerund)
When there are verbs like “was,” “is,” “be,” or “will be” or “am” before an verb + ”ing”
I “am walking” in the park.
I “will be coming” to your house tomorrow.
Coming to your house, I will be. (no!) 😂 (this is how Yoda talks in StarWars. this is unnatural unless you are pretending to be Yoda 😂)
2. (sometimes you need to change sentence order)
And lastly, if there is a verb before the gerund phrase, you have to change the sentence a little.
I love [eating ramen]
[eating ramen] is* what* I love.
[eating ramen] is my favorite.
(correct and natural, but it’s less common)
if you have any questions feel free to ask!
Q:
What is the difference between washed hands and didn't wash hands ?
A:
Top sign: You have already washed your hands so your hands are clean.
Bottom sign: you havent washed your hands so they are dirty
Bottom sign: you havent washed your hands so they are dirty
Q:
What is the difference between Put your hands up. and Put your arms up. ?
A:
Lift up your arms please sweetie
Q:
What is the difference between it's getting out of my hands and it's getting way out of my hands ?
A:
"Getting out of my hands" has a similar meaning as "getting out of (my) control" which means that "getting way out of my hands" means "getting way out (a lot) out of control"
Q:
What is the difference between hands and arms ?
A:
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Translations of "Hands"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? How to say this(hands wrapped together) ?Thank you.
A:
"clasped hands" 😊
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? don't touch it. it makes your hands dirty. is it correct?
A:
Don't touch it or you will get your hands dirty.
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? What(you/do)? Your hands are so dirty.
A:
-what did you do? Your hands are so dirty?
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? hands
A:
"Hand". Plural form = hands
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I have a wet hands or My hands have wet
A:
Hands cannot have "wet"
Hands can be wet
Hands can be dry
hands can be blue
My hands are wet
I have wet hands
Hands can be wet
Hands can be dry
hands can be blue
My hands are wet
I have wet hands
Other questions about "Hands"
Q:
Which one is the most natural?
You have to wash your hands ______.
1. [ before meal ]
2. [ before a meal ]
3. [ before meals ]
4. [ before having meal ]
5. [ before having a meal ]
6. [ before having meals ]
7. [ before you have meal ]
8. [ before you have a meal ]
9. [ before you have meals ]
Thanks in advance.. : )
You have to wash your hands ______.
1. [ before meal ]
2. [ before a meal ]
3. [ before meals ]
4. [ before having meal ]
5. [ before having a meal ]
6. [ before having meals ]
7. [ before you have meal ]
8. [ before you have a meal ]
9. [ before you have meals ]
Thanks in advance.. : )
A:
Number 2
The rest use too many words to get that point across. We would not say all that extra stuff.
We would most likely say: Wash your hands.
The rest use too many words to get that point across. We would not say all that extra stuff.
We would most likely say: Wash your hands.
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce 「Oh,he's holding hands with me.
That's right.
His mouth is moving. I think he's smiling at me.
」
.
That's right.
His mouth is moving. I think he's smiling at me.
」
.
A:
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Q:
I’m not big on holding hands with another man.
男と手を握り続ける趣味はねぇんだ
Is this expression correct?
男と手を握り続ける趣味はねぇんだ
Is this expression correct?
A:
Yes
Q:
Spoken English -
1. I'm worried that my hands might shake.
2. I was like, "What if I shake my hands?"
Does this sound natural?
1. I'm worried that my hands might shake.
2. I was like, "What if I shake my hands?"
Does this sound natural?
A:
I don't think so. It's a perfect question. 🙂
Sorry for taking so long to reply.
Sorry for taking so long to reply.
Q:
You are, hands down, my best friend.
You are hands down my best friend.
Do I need to place "hands down" between two commas?
You are hands down my best friend.
Do I need to place "hands down" between two commas?
A:
If I was writing it, I would use "em-dashes" and not commas. (em-dash is the long dash) If you are unfamiliar with it, you can read more about it here:
https://www.thesaurus.com/e/grammar/em-dash/
So I would write it as... You are—hands down—my best friend. You can tell if using two em-dashes will work by taking out the text between the em-dashes, and it still makes sense.
-You are—hands down—my best friend.
-You are my best friend.
See what I mean?
My second choice would be to write it using commas.
https://www.thesaurus.com/e/grammar/em-dash/
So I would write it as... You are—hands down—my best friend. You can tell if using two em-dashes will work by taking out the text between the em-dashes, and it still makes sense.
-You are—hands down—my best friend.
-You are my best friend.
See what I mean?
My second choice would be to write it using commas.
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