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Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress.
Melody Beattie

Meaning of "hands off" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HANDS OFF

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANDS OFF

hands
hands down
hands up!
hands-free
hands-off
hands-on
handsaw
handsel
handselled
handselling
handset
handsewn
handshake
handshaking
handsome
handsomely
handsomeness
handspike
handspring
handstaff

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANDS OFF

better off
bore the pants off
cut off
get off
hold off
kick off
kiss off
knock spots off
noises off
on and off
pass off
piss off
scare the pants off
score points off
show off
take off
take the wraps off
toss off
turn off
with the gloves off

Synonyms and antonyms of hands off in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hands off» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANDS OFF

Find out the translation of hands off to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hands off from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hands off» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

放手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

manos fuera
570 millions of speakers

English

hands off
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बंद हाथ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يكفوا أيديهم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

руки прочь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Hands Off
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাত বন্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hands off
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jangan sentuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hände weg
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オフの手
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오프 손
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tangan mati
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xô địch thủ ra bằng tay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கையை எடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हात बंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dokunma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

giù le mani
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ręce precz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

руки геть
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mâini libere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάτω τα χέρια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hande af
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

händer off
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hands off
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hands off

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDS OFF»

The term «hands off» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.028 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDS OFF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hands off

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7 QUOTES WITH «HANDS OFF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hands off.
1
John Barrasso
Each and every day, more people pay the price of Obamacare's mountain of mandates. As I travel across the country, I continue to hear from Americans who want Washington to take its hands off of their healthcare.
2
Melody Beattie
Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress.
3
Daniel J. Boorstin
I've learned any fool can write a bad ad, but it takes a real genius to keep his hands off a good one.
4
Sam Huntington
You get to a place where you do your job, and then you dust your hands off and say, 'Okay, my job is done. Now, it's in the stars. We'll see what happens.' There's nothing I can do to affect it.
5
Alison Krauss
I think you translate emotion better when you take your hands off.
6
Ayn Rand
Government 'help' to business is just as disastrous as government persecution... the only way a government can be of service to national prosperity is by keeping its hands off.
7
Jil Sander
If you cut a painter's hands off, he'd still feel the urge to pick up a brush.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDS OFF»

Discover the use of hands off in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hands off and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kindergators: Hands Off, Harry!
Harry has trouble keeping his hands off his classmates until Tina thinks of the perfect piece of gym equipment to teach him about personal space.
‎2011
2
The Hands-off Manager: How to Mentor People and Allow Them ...
With stories, examples, and vibrant activities for the reader to practice, this book shows any manager, new or seasoned, how to coach and mentor employees rather than hover over their shoulders and goad them into action.
Steve Chandler, Duane Black, 2007
3
Hands Off!
Bedlam ensues when Spongebob lets Patrick borrow his most prized possession, the Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy Bubble Blower, which is still in its original packaging. Original.
David Lewman, C. H. Greenblatt, William Reiss, 2003
4
Hands-Off Cooking: Low-Supervision, High-Flavor Meals for ...
You get: More than 100 recipes, including salads and sides, soups and stews, savory pies and tarts, casseroles and roasts, stovetop cuisine, and sweets and breads Recommendations for ingredients to keep on hand and equipment and techniques ...
Ann Martin Rolke, 2007
5
Hands off!
Elizabeth is upset because she thinks Jessica and Salvador are talking about her new boyfriend. Because I really really like this guy.
Jamie Suzanne, Francine Pascal, 2000
6
Digital Copyright and the Consumer Revolution: Hands Off My IPod
. . This book, which has a structure that flows with concinnity and concision, makes it easy to navigate some of the most complicated and controversial issues.
Matthew Rimmer, 2007
7
Hands Off My Daughter (Until After Marriage)
This book is rooted in Bill's illustrated seminar "Dating, Courtship, and Marriage God's Way" which he has presented to various churches, universities, colleges, and Christian schools around the world.
William Pittenger, 2007
8
Hands Off My Belly: The Pregnant Woman's Survival Guide to ...
If you are pregnant, you owe it to yourself to get this book. Better yet, suggest it as the perfect gift to all those well-meaning advice givers.
Shawn A. Tassone, Kathryn M. Landherr
9
Hands Off My Honey!
Three friends join forces to out-wit Bear in this rollicking fun book about teamwork, brought to you by award-winning husband and wife team Tim Warnes (I Don't Want to Go to Bed!) and Jane Chapman (Little White Owl).
Jane Chapman, 2014
10
Spider-Man 2: Hands Off, Doc Ock!
It's just an ordinary day at the local bank when Dr. Octopus shows up to steal the bank vault, but it's not so easy pickings when Spider-Man swoops in to save the day. Original.
‎2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDS OFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hands off is used in the context of the following news items.
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BBC bosses tell Tories to keep their hands off as wage bill hits £1bn …
BBC bosses have launched a stinging counter-attack against government attempts to limit the corporation's remit and funding, though figures ... «The Times, Jul 15»
2
Micah Richards wipes his hands off Fabian Delph's decision to snub …
Micah Richards has nothing but great things to say about Manchester City - he's just not going to say them right now. Aston Villa's new signing has insisted that ... «SportsJOE, Jul 15»
3
India Cements Washes Hands Off CSK Franchise - The New Indian …
India Cements Washes Hands Off CSK Franchise. By Jonathan Ananda. Published: 15th July 2015 04:21 AM. Last Updated: 15th July 2015 04:21 AM. «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
4
Greeks 'humiliated' by bailout, cry 'hands off the Acropolis' — EU …
(ATHENS) - Greeks were rattled Monday by news the nation's jewels might be snatched as collateral as part of a bailout deal slammed as ... «EUbusiness, Jul 15»
5
The government should keep its hands off clean energy finance
The Australian government has instructed the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to stop investing in wind. penagate/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND ... «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
6
Carmakers to tech partners: Keep your hands off our data …
Chevrolet via New York Times A 2016 Chevrolet Cruze comes with Apple's CarPlay software, which will also appear in models by Hyundai. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Sam Worthington can't keep his hands off wife Lara Bingle - Daily Mail
The 38-year-old couldn't keep his hands off his beautiful wife on Thursday while out and about in Vancouver, Canada, where he's on location. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
Prince Harry's ex Cressida Bonas can't keep her hands off her Wolf …
Instead the model, who previously dated Prince Harry, went very public with her new boyfriend Edward Holcroft at Wimbledon on Friday. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
9
Geri Halliwell can't keep her hands off husband Christian Horner at …
Geri, 42, couldn't keep her hands off her man as they watched Novak Djokovic take on Richard Gasquet in the semi-finals of the competition. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Hands off Mayors, MDC-T tells local government minister Saviour …
THE MDC-T has reacted angrily to new local government minister Saviour Kasukuwere's threats to fire local authorities' councillors “if they fail ... «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»

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