Give somebody/get a big hand

phrase

To clap your hands loudly to show appreciation or encouragement.

Let's give a big hand for our keynote speaker!
Visual representation of "give somebody/get a big hand" - To clap your hands loudly to show appreciation or encouragement

Often appears as...

  • give a big hand to
  • let's give a big hand for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Getting help or assistance for something.

I can get this done more quickly if you could give me a big hand.
Visual representation of "give somebody/get a big hand" - Getting help or assistance for something

Often appears as...

  • give me a big hand
  • could use a big hand

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To clap your hands loudly to show appreciation or encouragement.

Let's give a big hand for our keynote speaker!
Visual representation of "give somebody/get a big hand" - To clap your hands loudly to show appreciation or encouragement

Often appears as...

  • give a big hand to
  • let's give a big hand for

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Getting help or assistance for something.

I can get this done more quickly if you could give me a big hand.
Visual representation of "give somebody/get a big hand" - Getting help or assistance for something

Often appears as...

  • give me a big hand
  • could use a big hand

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "give somebody/get a big hand"
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Audience Gesture

Used when people in the audience show their approval or support by clapping loudly together.

Illustration for Audience Gesture
After the curtain fell, the audience gave the actors a big hand.
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Not Literal

The phrase is not about the size of a hand; it's a metaphor for clapping.

Illustration for Not Literal
The comedian finished his set and the crowd gave him a big hand.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Achievement

Often used to congratulate someone after a performance or notable achievement.

Illustration for Positive Achievement
She won the chess tournament, so let's give her a big hand!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Audience Gesture

Used when people in the audience show their approval or support by clapping loudly together.

Illustration for Audience Gesture
After the curtain fell, the audience gave the actors a big hand.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

The phrase is not about the size of a hand; it's a metaphor for clapping.

Illustration for Not Literal
The comedian finished his set and the crowd gave him a big hand.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Achievement

Often used to congratulate someone after a performance or notable achievement.

Illustration for Positive Achievement
She won the chess tournament, so let's give her a big hand!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Audience Gesture

Used when people in the audience show their approval or support by clapping loudly together.

Illustration for Audience Gesture
After the curtain fell, the audience gave the actors a big hand.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

The phrase is not about the size of a hand; it's a metaphor for clapping.

Illustration for Not Literal
The comedian finished his set and the crowd gave him a big hand.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Achievement

Often used to congratulate someone after a performance or notable achievement.

Illustration for Positive Achievement
She won the chess tournament, so let's give her a big hand!
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