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hand down something Related vocabulary: hands down1. to give something to a younger member of a family. Fewer and fewer small farms are handed down from one generation to the next. My grandfather handed his toy trains down to my father. Usage notes: sometimes said about people who are not related: He believes that confidence cannot be handed down from your coach or anyone else. 2. to announce a decision in a trial. After a three-month trial, the jury handed down a guilty verdict. Etymology: both meanings come from the idea of someone older or in authority literally handing something to someone smaller or less important How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Knowing she would not be allowed to keep the child much longer, the woman kissed him again; and she passed her hand down his body till she came to his feet; she held the right foot in her hand and felt the five small toes; and then slowly passed her hand over the left one. At six the next morning, scorching with whiskey, yet ever himself, he stood at the bar putting every man's hand down. he cried, bringing his big hand down heavily on his epaulet. |
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