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lay a hand on

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lay a hand on somebody

to hurt someone He claimed he would never once lay a hand on them.

See also: hand, lay, on

lay a hand on somebody

to hurt someone If you lay a hand on her I'll report you to the police. (often negative) I never laid a hand on her.

See also: hand, lay, on