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Jenne Phuong
2021-10-19 03:10
Raise (one's) hand against (someone) verb phrase
The verb "lift" can be substituted for the verb "raise".
The preposition "to" can be substituted for the preposition "against".
To hit someone or threaten to hit someone.
Teachers are not allowed to raise their hand against students.
The man didn't admitted having raised his hand against his wife.
I saw a big boy raising his hand against a smaller one.
The verb "raise" should be conjugated according to its tense.
This expression originated from the first half of the 1500s.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
