keep/get one's hands off (of)

idiom

: to not touch (something)
Keep your hands off the cookies! We're saving them for later.
often used figuratively
The military is asking lawmakers to keep their hands off the defense budget.

Dictionary Entries Near keep/get one's hands off (of)

keep/fulfill one's promise

keep/get one's hands off (of)

keep going

Cite this Entry

“Keep/get one's hands off (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%2Fget%20one%27s%20hands%20off%20%28of%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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