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
Alcyoneal-SIE-ə-nee (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Julij-Slovene
Muriellemuy-ree-ELFrench
Deirdre['diədrə]
VoittoVOYT-toFinnish
MartialMAHR-shəl (English)History