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Get your hands down

🇬🇧 UK //ɡɛt jɔː hændz daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ɡɛt jɔʊr hændz daʊn//

Meaning of Get your hands down

To stop doing something inappropriate or unwanted.

In simple words: Stop doing something that is inappropriate or unwanted.

Get your hands down in a sentence

• When the teacher entered the room, she said, 'Get your hands down!'
• In the middle of the game, the coach yelled, 'Get your hands down; it's not your turn!'
• 'Get your hands down,' he warned, as the children reached for the snacks.
• During the meeting, he had to remind her to 'get her hands down' from interrupting.
• 'Get your hands down!' was the response from the parent when the child started touching everything.

How to use Get your hands down

Often used in informal situations to tell someone to stop touching or playing with something. Typically, it's used to express disapproval of someone's actions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone raising their hands excitedly, and you tell them to bring their hands down.

Related words

Collocations with Get your hands down

• get hands down
• get your hands off
• get hands away
• get hands to yourself

Synonyms for Get your hands down

• stop
• put away
• cease
• halt

Common mistakes with Get your hands down

• Used in formal situations where a softer phrase is more appropriate.
• Confused with 'put your hands down', which is more about lowering hands than stopping behavior.
• Overused in everyday conversations, making it sound excessive.

Frequently asked questions about Get your hands down

What does Get your hands down mean?

Stop doing something that is inappropriate or unwanted.

What is the definition of Get your hands down?

To stop doing something inappropriate or unwanted.

How do you use Get your hands down in a sentence?

When the teacher entered the room, she said, 'Get your hands down!'

Can you give another example of Get your hands down?

In the middle of the game, the coach yelled, 'Get your hands down; it's not your turn!'

What are synonyms for Get your hands down?

Common alternatives include stop, put away, cease, halt.

What words go with Get your hands down?

It commonly pairs with get hands down, get your hands off, get hands away, get hands to yourself.

What are common mistakes when using Get your hands down?

Used in formal situations where a softer phrase is more appropriate. Confused with 'put your hands down', which is more about lowering hands than stopping behavior. Overused in everyday conversations, making it sound excessive.

How do you pronounce Get your hands down?

US: //ɡɛt jɔʊr hændz daʊn//, UK: //ɡɛt jɔː hændz daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Get your hands down formal or informal?

"Get your hands down" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Get your hands down?

Often used in informal situations to tell someone to stop touching or playing with something. Typically, it's used to express disapproval of someone's actions.