out of hand
Example Sentences
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“This is genuine. I want to help kids and their families out in a space that has gotten out of hand in a hurry.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
"It was a childish escapade that got out of hand," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The selloff in defense stocks has gotten out of hand, according to Citi analyst John Godyn.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Even as the war in Iran has seemed to de-escalate since a ceasefire began last week, we’ve recently witnessed just how out of hand things could possibly still get.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
They say that once when things got out of hand at the rodeo and the crowd threatened an official, the sheriff took care of it himself.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
