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
Hulda (1)HUWL-dah (German)Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Norse Mythology
Naomi (2)nah-o-meeJapanese
Moshe-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
GwenGWENWelsh, English
Kirsteen-Scottish
JenaJEN-əEnglish