hand on

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to pass to the next in a succession

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hand on Idioms  

1. Turn over to another, as in When you've read it, please hand it on to Sam. This term can also be used in the sense of “bequeath” (see hand down, def. 1). [Second half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

When she asks me to place a hand on my heart again, I do, repeating, “I am here. I did not mess up my kid forever. My timing is impeccable.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

"I saw those first warm words... and my eyes filled with tears. I was shaking and my friend put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'That means you're still a human being.'"

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“I miss you. Putting my hand on your heart. I’ll see you soon,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"He put his hand on my hand, and I was like, oh they are real."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

She fumbled with the catch, which gave me enough time to rush to the window and put my hand on her arm.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Related Words

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