2K

You can put your hands down

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ kæn pʊt jɔː hændz daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ju kæn pʊt jɔːr hændz daʊn//

Meaning of You can put your hands down

To lower one's hands after raising them.

In simple words: To stop raising your hands and let them fall.

You can put your hands down in a sentence

• After answering the question, you can put your hands down.
• The teacher said, 'You can put your hands down now.'
• If you’re finished, feel free to put your hands down.
• Once I acknowledged your point, you can put your hands down.
• You can put your hands down if you don’t have any more questions.

How to use You can put your hands down

Usually used in contexts where someone is instructed to relax after being asked to raise their hands. It's informal and common in classroom settings.

Grammar pattern

put + object + adverbial phrase

Memory hint

Imagine lowering your hands after holding them up like a traffic sign.

Related words

Collocations with You can put your hands down

• put your hands up
• keep your hands up
• raise your hands

Synonyms for You can put your hands down

• lower
• drop
• let fall

Common mistakes with You can put your hands down

• Using 'put down' instead of 'put' when referring to hands.
• Confusing with 'put your hands up' which means to raise them.

Frequently asked questions about You can put your hands down

What does You can put your hands down mean?

To stop raising your hands and let them fall.

What is the definition of You can put your hands down?

To lower one's hands after raising them.

How do you use You can put your hands down in a sentence?

After answering the question, you can put your hands down.

Can you give another example of You can put your hands down?

The teacher said, 'You can put your hands down now.'

What are synonyms for You can put your hands down?

Common alternatives include lower, drop, let fall.

What words go with You can put your hands down?

It commonly pairs with put your hands up, keep your hands up, raise your hands.

What are common mistakes when using You can put your hands down?

Using 'put down' instead of 'put' when referring to hands. Confusing with 'put your hands up' which means to raise them.

How do you pronounce You can put your hands down?

US: //ju kæn pʊt jɔːr hændz daʊn//, UK: //jʊ kæn pʊt jɔː hændz daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You can put your hands down?

Usually used in contexts where someone is instructed to relax after being asked to raise their hands. It's informal and common in classroom settings.