Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

out-of-your-hands

idiom
/aʊt əv jʊər hændz/
Definition
Beyond your control or ability to manage.
Examples
  • Sometimes, you have to accept that certain things are simply out-of-your-hands.
  • After submitting the application, it felt out-of-your-hands as I awaited the decision.
  • During the crisis, many felt that their safety was out-of-your-hands and relied on authorities for help.
Meaning
The phrase refers to situations or outcomes that are no longer in your power to influence or change.
Synonyms
  • beyond control
  • not in your control
  • out of reach
  • not manageable