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keep one's hands off

/kiːp wʌnz hændz ɒf/

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phrase

/kiːp wʌnz hændz ɒf/B2informal
  • ruВоздерживаться от прикосновения, обращения или вмешательства в кого-либо или что-либо; оставить в покое.

To refrain from touching, handling, or interfering with someone or something; to leave alone.

  1. Refrain from touchingB1informal

    To avoid touching or handling something or someone.

    ruНе трогать

    • Please keep your hands off the artwork in the gallery.
    • He was told to keep his hands off the cake until dinner.
    • The sign says 'Keep your hands off the exhibits'.
  2. B2informal

    To avoid interfering with or getting involved in something.

    ruНе вмешиваться

    • She decided to keep her hands off the project and let the team handle it.
    • The manager told him to keep his hands off the negotiations.
    • It's best to keep your hands off matters that don't concern you.