out of hand

1. At once, immediately, as in The second surgeon rejected the doctor's treatment plan out of hand . [1300s]

2. See out of control .

Example Sentences

Ninian refused out-of-hand, lighted a cigar, and sat on a log in a permanent fashion.

From Project Gutenberg

It goes without saying that Socialist society will not be able to accomplish all these great tasks out-of-hand.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• rampant
• unbridled
• unchecked
• uncontrolled
• unrestrained