English English Dictionary

handful in English:

Raise your hand.

I got this information second hand, so I may be wrong.

In order to make a phone call, I put my hand in my pocket and searched for a coin.

Give me a hand. If you do, I'll buy you a drink later.

I think it's better not to lend him a hand.

All students of English should have a good English-English dictionary at hand.

If our neighbors around the world are in need, let's lend a helping hand.

Off hand, I'd say her problem is shyness.

The rescue workers are going to hand out supplies to the victims of the earthquake.

There are two kinds of work in the world--head work and hand work; mental and manual.

A flush is a poker hand where all five cards are of the same suit.

Why don't we stop arguing over these piddling matters and get to the issues at hand?

In addition to taking the regular tests, we have to hand in a long essay.

You'll see the bank on the left hand side of the hospital.

I'll get in touch with Tom by telephone tomorrow and ask him to give us a hand.