Hand up Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To raise your hand, usually by lifting it above your head, often to signal that you want to speak or ask a question in a group.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Primarily used in classroom or meeting settings. The phrase can be literal (physically raise your hand) or a polite request ('Please, hand up if you have a question'). Not to be confused with 'hands up' (used to command surrender or attention), which is plural and has different context.
جمل نموذجية
If you know the answer, put your hand up.
basic
She always puts her hand up to ask questions in class.
basic
Please put your hand up if you need help.
basic
Nobody wanted to put their hand up first, so the room was very quiet.
natural
The teacher said, 'Just put your hand up if you're confused.'
natural
I didn’t want to put my hand up, but I really needed to know the answer.
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