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off someone's hands

  1. Out of or removed from someone's charge, possession, or responsibility. It is often put as take off someone's hands, as in We hoped that once they saw the kittens they would take them off our hands, or I'm glad that swing set is finally off our hands. [First half of 1600s]



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Anytime a shot looked promising off someone’s hands, freshman Aaron Wiggins would exclaim, “Knock down!”

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