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

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hand on

He has also pledged a heavy hand on crime, which polls show is voters' main concern.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

A Massachusetts selectman recalled that the steel sent “a funny feeling” up his arm after he laid a hand on it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

As expected, the Dodgers put right-hander Roki Sasaki on the 15-day IL with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

From leading by 105 runs with nine second-innings wickets in hand on the second afternoon, the tourists were beaten before the day ended.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Oslak put a heavy hand on Torak’s shoulder.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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