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

See Examples For:

hand on

Kneel by the casualty and put the heel of your hand on the middle of their chest.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Coach JJ Redick, who has not tipped his hand on a starting five, believes the team can compete in the West, as does superstar Luka Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

But I’d like to gently intercept your hand on the way there and redirect it toward wherever you keep your vinegar.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

Businesses now have the upper hand on labor, a reversal of what happened during the post-pandemic recovery.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

The cowboy, atop the horse, rests his hand on his holster.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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