out of hand

• Expresión idiomática que indica que una situación se ha vuelto incontrolable, caótica o fuera de lo que se puede manejar. También puede significar que algo se hace de inmediato o sin dudarlo, como en 'rechazar de plano'.

An idiomatic expression meaning that a situation has become uncontrollable, chaotic, or beyond the ability to manage. It can also mean something is done immediately or without delay, as in 'rejected out of hand'.

1. Out of controlB2informal

   A situation that has become impossible to manage or control.

   Fuera de control

   • The party got out of hand when uninvited guests arrived.
   • His spending habits are completely out of hand.
   • The protest quickly got out of hand and turned violent.

2. Rejected immediatelyB2informal

   To dismiss or reject something without any discussion or consideration.

   de plano / sin más

   • She dismissed his suggestion out of hand.
   • The proposal was rejected out of hand by the committee.
   • He refused the offer out of hand, without even listening to the details.