out of hand

Example Sentences

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"It's all about them just maintaining the green speeds really where they are, not getting them too out of hand, and I think it will be a great week."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The proposal was dismissed out of hand by the Italian government and sports officials earlier Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Even as the war in Iran has seemed to de-escalate since a ceasefire began last week, we’ve recently witnessed just how out of hand things could possibly still get.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

We reject out of hand the proposition that such acts are justifiable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

But the orders of the Dark Tower were at present Frodo’s only protection, and if they were set aside, Frodo might be killed out of hand at any moment.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien