lift a hand (against someone or something)
- lift a hand (against someone or something)
lift a hand (against someone or something) & raise a hand (against someone or something)
Fig. to threaten (to strike) someone or something. (Often in the negative. The
a hand
can be replaced with
one's hand.
) •
She's very peaceful. She wouldn't lift a hand against a fly.
•
Would you raise your hand against your own brother?
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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