Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Out Of Hand.
Out Of Hand - as an adverb
Out of control
Example: "The riots got out of hand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beyond controlAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
in handExample Sentences
"The situation quickly got out of hand and turned into a full-blown riot."
"His temper often gets out of hand, and he says things he later regrets."
"The party got completely out of hand when uninvited guests started showing up."
"She let the project get out of hand, and now it's behind schedule."
"The kids' playfighting escalated out of hand and ended up with someone getting hurt."