hand to hand

• Bezeichnet den Nahkampf oder ein körperliches Aufeinandertreffen, bei dem die Gegner auf Tuchfühlung sind, oft mit Griffen oder Schlägen ohne Waffen.

A phrase describing close combat or physical confrontation where opponents are within touching distance, often involving grappling or striking without weapons.

1. Close combatB2formal

   Fighting at close quarters, using physical force or weapons like knives, without firearms.

   Nahkampf

   • The soldiers trained in hand-to-hand combat.
   • The fight quickly turned into hand-to-hand fighting.
   • He was skilled in hand-to-hand techniques.

2. Direct passingB1formal

   Passing something directly from one person's hand to another's, without using a container or tool.

   von Hand zu Hand

   • The money was handed from hand to hand.
   • The documents were passed hand to hand around the table.
   • They distributed the flyers hand to hand.