get a hand

Idioms  

1. see give a hand, def. 2.

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Example Sentences

Northern Superchargers bowler Annabel Sutherland dives to her right to get a hand on Sterre Kalis' shot to deflect it on to the stumps, dismissing Ellyse Perry at the non-striker's end as Birmingham Phoenix fall to 57-5 in the Women's Hundred at Headingley.

From BBC

Harry Jones, who was at the back of the group immediately behind her, described how she struggled to get a hand hold while trying to climb onto a ledge above.

From BBC

The shot was Panama’s first on target and U.S. keeper Matt Turner didn’t get a hand on it.

From Los Angeles Times

The Galaxy’s most dangerous first-half chance came in the 19th minute when Frei laid out to get a hand on a shot from Joveljic, pushing it away at the far post.

From Los Angeles Times

"If the keeper didn't get a hand on it, it's a goal, therefore it's a shot on target, therefore my bet should've won," he claims.

From BBC