Out of your hands

phrase

Something you cannot control or influence.

Once you send the application, it's out of your hands and you just have to wait.
Visual representation of "out of your hands" - Something you cannot control or influence.

Often appears as...

  • once it's out of your hands
  • take it out of your hands

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something that has been given to someone else to manage or deal with.

The manuscript is out of my hands now, the editors are working on it.
Visual representation of "out of your hands" - Something that has been given to someone else to manage or deal with.

Often appears as...

  • take it out of your hands
  • get it out of your hands

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something you cannot control or influence.

Once you send the application, it's out of your hands and you just have to wait.
Visual representation of "out of your hands" - Something you cannot control or influence.

Often appears as...

  • once it's out of your hands
  • take it out of your hands

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Something that has been given to someone else to manage or deal with.

The manuscript is out of my hands now, the editors are working on it.
Visual representation of "out of your hands" - Something that has been given to someone else to manage or deal with.

Often appears as...

  • take it out of your hands
  • get it out of your hands

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "out of your hands"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expect Uncertainty

Emphasizes that outcomes are unpredictable and not under personal control.

Illustration for Expect Uncertainty
I've done my part, now the decision is out of my hands.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Relinquish Control

Used when you have to accept that you can't change the situation any further.

Illustration for Relinquish Control
She submitted her test; her fate was out of her hands.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Distance

Expresses detachment from a situation, often to reduce anxiety or stress.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
After the interview, you have to step back and accept it's out of your hands.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expect Uncertainty

Emphasizes that outcomes are unpredictable and not under personal control.

Illustration for Expect Uncertainty
I've done my part, now the decision is out of my hands.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Relinquish Control

Used when you have to accept that you can't change the situation any further.

Illustration for Relinquish Control
She submitted her test; her fate was out of her hands.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Distance

Expresses detachment from a situation, often to reduce anxiety or stress.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
After the interview, you have to step back and accept it's out of your hands.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expect Uncertainty

Emphasizes that outcomes are unpredictable and not under personal control.

Illustration for Expect Uncertainty
I've done my part, now the decision is out of my hands.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Relinquish Control

Used when you have to accept that you can't change the situation any further.

Illustration for Relinquish Control
She submitted her test; her fate was out of her hands.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Distance

Expresses detachment from a situation, often to reduce anxiety or stress.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
After the interview, you have to step back and accept it's out of your hands.
Visual representation of the word "Out of your hands"

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