Introduction
If you want to learn phrases, don’t worry – you’re in good hands! Learn four phrases with the word ‘hand’ with Georgie.
Phrases with ‘hand’
be in good hands
be looked after by someone competent and trustworthy
- My uncle is a fantastic mechanic. Your car is in good hands – don’t worry.
out of hand
not under control
- My parents were angry when my house party got out of hand. More people came than I was expecting!
hands down
an informal expression meaning definitely or without question
- Mrs Jeffreys was the best teacher I ever had – hands down.
lend/give a hand
help
- I can see you’re struggling with that suitcase. Can I lend a hand?
TRANSCRIPT
Note: This is not a word-for-word transcript.
Georgie
This is my hand… Hello! If you want to learn some interesting phrases, don’t worry – you’re in good hands.
If you’re in good hands, you’re being looked after by someone competent and trustworthy, like me!
Your dog is going to be fine. She’s in good hands at the vet’s.
If something is out of hand, it’s not under control.
His spending has got a bit out of hand. He needs to get better at budgeting.
Hands down is an informal expression meaning definitely or without question.
His restaurant is the best in the town – hands down.
Lastly, if you lend or give a hand, you help.
I can’t do this by myself. Can you lend me a hand?
I’ve lent you a hand to learn these phrases. Now you’ve got to practise them!