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
