handle (oneself)
1. To act in a particular way or manner. You really handled yourself well in a very stressful situation. I'm proud of you. Derek has always handles himself with dignity and class—that's why he's so respected in this industry. I know I didn't handle myself well there—that guy was trying to antagonize me, and I just let him.
2. To defend oneself, as in a physical or verbal altercation. I don't need a man to defend my honor. I can handle myself in a barroom brawl, thank you very much. If you're going to coach in New York, you better be able to handle yourself in front of the media. The questions and criticisms are going to be unrelenting. I know the smaller players can handle themselves, but I want you bigger guys to back them up out there regardless.
handling
The process of packaging and transporting something, typically a purchased item. Most commonly used in phrases, i.e. "shipping and handling" and "postage and handling." The gadget is just $59.99, plus $9.99 for postage and handling. The postage and handling was more expensive than the thing I bought! Our top line of vacuum cleaners is now only $250, plus shipping and handling.
postage and handling
The costs involved with packaging something and delivering it through the postal system. The gadget is just $59.99, plus $9.99 for postage and handling. The postage and handling was more expensive than the thing I bought!
shipping and handling
The costs associated with packaging and delivering a product to the person who bought it. Our top line of vacuum cleaners is now only $250, plus shipping and handling. After you take taxes and shipping and handling into account, this thing's going to cost me nearly $3,000!
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postage and handling
charges for shipping [something] and for wrapping and handling the item. The cost of the book was quite reasonable, but the postage and handling was outrageous. They did not charge postage and handling because I prepaid the order.
shipping and handling
the costs of handling a product and transporting it to a customer. Shipping and handling charges were included in the price. The cost of the goods is low and shipping and handling added only a few dollars.
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