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

“I put my hand on my lid, I look down, and I close my eyes,” Cervantes said of his superstition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Harry Byrne walloped the restart after Lucu's try dead, and while Bielle-Biarrey also kicked one long, the ball brushed Keenan's hand on its way through.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The bond guys have a hand on the trunk, and the stock guys are holding the tail.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

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 put my hand on his shoulder and patted his thin back.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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