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out of hand

/aʊt əv hænd/

翻译: 习语,表示情况失去控制、变得混乱或超出管理能力;也可表示立即、毫不犹豫地做某事,如“当即拒绝”。

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/aʊt əv hænd/B2informal
  • zh习语,表示情况失去控制、变得混乱或超出管理能力;也可表示立即、毫不犹豫地做某事,如“当即拒绝”。

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.

    zh失控

    • 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.

    zh立即拒绝

    • 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.