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by mac123 on June 6th, 2006

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What is the origin of "out of hand"?

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  • by Anonymous on June 6th, 2006

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    Out of control, is the main meaning behind out of control. the second meaning is quietly. your example: the matter was dismissed out of hand. this phrase has been used in court cases when there is a failure to prosecute or the case is dismissed for just cause.

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