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at second hand

Not from the original source. Are you sure that Susie and Bill are selling their house? I mean, you only heard that at second hand from Anita. But you heard that at second hand. Until Ms. Martinez herself says we're not having a quiz today, I'm still studying. I wouldn't put too much stock in a rumor that Bill heard at second hand, OK?
See also: hand, second

secondhand

1. adverb Indirectly, as opposed to from the original source. But I heard secondhand, so who knows if that information is actually true.
2. adjective Describing information that has been learned indirectly, as opposed to from the original source. I can't trust this secondhand gossip! Who was in the meeting and can tell us what really happened?

secondhand information

Information that has been learned indirectly, as opposed to from the original source. I can't rely on secondhand information like this! Who was in the meeting and can tell us what really happened? We'll have to rely on secondhand information from individual retail outlets until we can get official sales figures from the company.
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at second hand

Received from some source other than the original. For example, I learned of Mary's divorce at second hand. This phrase may be applied to information or to previously owned merchandise. [1400s] Also see at first hand.
See also: hand, second
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at second hand

by hearsay rather than direct observation or experience.
See also: hand, second
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