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第 13 课:Expressions Use Hand-1

The hand has been a symbol through the ages and in many cultures.

There are hundreds of expressions and combinations of words using hand in the English language.

Let us examine some of the expressions that use hand.

We will get a hand in this way. To get a hand in is to begin a job. To begin to know something about it.

When we learned completely, it will be easy for us. We will be able to do it hands down.

If we do the job well, we may end up with the upper hand. That means to be in control or to have gain complete understanding of a situation.

On the other hand, if the situation gets out of hand then , it is out of control.

We must act quickly to regain the upper hand over these expressions.