out of hand

• Expressão idiomática que indica que uma situação saiu do controle, tornou-se caótica ou impossível de administrar. Também pode significar que algo é feito imediatamente, sem hesitação ou demora.

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.

   Fora de controle

   • 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.

   Rejeitado de imediato

   • 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.