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
Halstein-Norwegian
Epona-Celtic Mythology
Babajide-Western African, Yoruba
Amelia[ə'mi:ljə]
Yavor-Bulgarian
CastorKAS-tər (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)