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
ElleryEL-ə-reeEnglish
Loup-French
Kirby['kɜ:bi]
Ioses-Biblical Greek
DravenDRAY-venPopular Culture
Amosis-Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized)