put (one's) hand up

put (one's) hand up

To raise one's hand to indicate that one agrees, wants to answer or ask a question, intends to participate, or wants what is being offered. Don't yell out your questions, kids—put your hands up! I do raise put my hand up in class, Mom, but the teacher never calls on me! Everyone who wants to come, put your hands up now.

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put one's hand up

to raise one's hand to get attention from whomever is in charge. The student put his hand up to ask a question of the teacher. She put up her hand to ask a question.

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put your hands up

raise your hands in surrender or to signify assent or participation.

See also: hand, put, up

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