off someone's hands

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Out of or removed from someone's charge, possession, or responsibility. It is often put as take off someone's hands , as in We hoped that once they saw the kittens they would take them off our hands , or I'm glad that swing set is finally off our hands . [First half of 1600s]

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April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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