hand on

verb

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

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

I replied; 'but, John, give us your hand-on that point we may honestly embrace, and declare ourselves now even two.

From Project Gutenberg

Kpk Beg got hand-on-collar with an Afghn at another hill; both rolled down to the bottom; that head also was brought in.

From Project Gutenberg

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