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hands off
1. (as a command) keep off
2. Do not touch or strike
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Main Entry: ↑hand
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used for telling someone not to touch or take someone or something
Main entry: hand
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used as a warning not to touch or interfere with something
hands off that cake!
■ [as adj.] hands-off not involving or requiring direct control or intervention
a hands-off management style
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hands off
— used as a command to tell someone not to touch something
Hands off my property!
“Those cookies look delicious.” “Hands off! We're saving them for later.”
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Main Entry: ↑hand
Useful english dictionary. 2012.