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ESLPod_0825_WE_1324 Political Advertising The phrase "out of hand," in this podcast, means out of control or having exceeded the limits with too much of something: "These bills are getting out of hand! We have to start spending less money." The phrase "out of hand" also means without stopping to consider another person's opinion: "They denied our request out of hand without even listening to the details." The phrase "out of (one's) hands" means beyond one's control or influence: "We've done all we can, but the final decision is out of our hands." The phrase "on hand" means available and ready: "Our technical support staff is on hand 24/7." Or: "Do you have any pain medication on hand?" Finally, the phrase "by hand" describes something that was made by a person, not by a machine: "Did you sew this by hand?"

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ESLPod 825 out of hand Daily Life | Government + Law

Id	ESLPod_0825_WE_1324
Episode Id	ESLPod 825
Episode Title	Political Advertising
Phrase	out of hand
Text	The phrase "out of hand," in this podcast, means out of control or having exceeded the limits with too much of something: "These bills are getting out of hand! We have to start spending less money." The phrase "out of hand" also means without stopping to consider another person's opinion: "They denied our request out of hand without even listening to the details." The phrase "out of (one's) hands" means beyond one's control or influence: "We've done all we can, but the final decision is out of our hands." The phrase "on hand" means available and ready: "Our technical support staff is on hand 24/7." Or: "Do you have any pain medication on hand?" Finally, the phrase "by hand" describes something that was made by a person, not by a machine: "Did you sew this by hand?"
Topics	Daily Life \| Government + Law

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