Handy expressions

We use our hands in so many ways—to manipulate our physical environment, to express ourselves, to make contact with others. Not surprising, then, that hands have made their way into countless expressions. Try your hand at figuring out which meaning goes with each expression.

1. do something with one hand tied behind one’s back
2. do something hand over fist
3. play into someone’s hands
4. be putty in someone’s hands
5. decide that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
6. wait on someone hand and foot
7. have one’s hands full
8. hand over the reins
9. work hand in hand
10. have one hand tied behind one’s back
  
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