Take your hands off Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz/ /ˈɔf
TAYK yor HANDZ awf
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈændz/ /ˈɒf
TAYK yaw HANDZ off
Definition
Used to tell someone to stop touching something or someone immediately, often because it is not allowed, dangerous, or unwanted.
Usage & Nuances
This is usually a command; it can sound stern or urgent. Often said to children or in situations where quick action is needed. Can be followed by 'me,' 'him,' 'her,' or an object ('take your hands off the cake'), depending on context.
Spanish: quita las manos - aparta las manosPortuguese (BR): tire as mãos - afaste as mãosPortuguese (PT): tira as mãos - afasta as mãosChinese (Simplified): 把手拿开 - 别碰Chinese (Traditional): 把手拿開 - 別碰Hindi: हाथ हटाओ - अपने हाथ दूर करोArabic: أبعد يديك - انزع يديكBengali: হাত সরাও - হাত তুলে নাওRussian: убери руки - отойди рукамиJapanese: 手を離して - 手をどけてVietnamese: bỏ tay ra - lấy tay raKorean: 손 떼 - 손을 떼다Turkish: ellerini çek - ellerini alUrdu: ہاتھ ہٹا لو - ہاتھ دور کروIndonesian: lepaskan tanganmu - angkat tanganmu
Example Sentences
Take your hands off the table, please.
basic
Mom said, "Take your hands off your sister!"
basic
Take your hands off the painting, it’s very old.
basic
Hey, take your hands off my phone!
natural
If you don’t take your hands off, you’re going to get in trouble.
natural
The guard shouted, "Take your hands off the exhibit!"
natural