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
Beatus-Late Roman
Scottie-English, Scottish
JudahJOO-də (English)Biblical, Jewish
Omar (1)-Arabic, English
Shevaunshə-VAWN (English)Irish, English (Rare)
Giraldo-Italian