out of hand
Example Sentences
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Berries, peaches, cherries, plums — anything that can be washed at home and eaten out of hand.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
With oil prices elevated, officials are wary of allowing inflation to get out of hand while acknowledging the potential for higher rates and other impacts to slow economic growth, potentially to the point of contraction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
"It's all about them just maintaining the green speeds really where they are, not getting them too out of hand, and I think it will be a great week."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
With the rising arc of a one-act play, things there will get out of hand.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Bogert felt the matter to be getting out of hand.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
