put (one's) hands up
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put (one's) hands up
1. To raise one's hands to surrender, as to the police. Often used as an imperative. We have the building surrounded! Put your hands up and come out where we can see you! Video clearly shows the man putting his hands up slowly—and not reaching for a weapon as initially claimed.
2. To accept or admit one's fault, mistake, or culpability. Look, I'll put my hands up and say that this was my fault. I should have been more careful. It's not everyday that a politician puts their hands up and admits they were wrong.
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put your hands up
raise your hands in surrender or to signify assent or participation.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017