To raise (one's) hand against (someone) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to raise (one's) hand against (someone)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-10-19 03:10

Meaning of To raise (one's) hand against (someone) (redirected from raise (one's) hand against (someone) )

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.

Grammar and Usage of Raise (one's) hand against (someone)

Verb Forms

  • to raise (one's) hand against (someone)
  • raises (one's) hand against (someone)
  • raising (one's) hand against (someone)
  • raised (one's) hand against (someone)

The verb "raise" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

Origin of Raise (one's) hand against (someone)

This expression originated from the first half of the 1500s.

The Origin Cited: English Language Blog .
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