back of (one's) hand



back of (one's) hand

A display of rejection, disdain, or contempt (for a person or thing). She met their accusations with the back of her hand. I give the back of my hand to anyone who says I'm not a good parent.
See also: back, hand, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Melissamə-LIS-ə (English)English, Dutch, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Folcher-Ancient Germanic
Nikora-Maori
Hinahee-nahJapanese
Kunegundakuw-ne-GUWN-dahPolish
SeonagSHO-nahkScottish