Change hands Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
CHAYNJ HANDZ
tʃˈeɪndʒ/ /hˈændz
CHAYNJ HANDZ
Definition
When something (like property, a business, or an object) is sold or transferred from one owner to another, it is said to 'change hands.'
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is most common in business, property, or transaction contexts. It is neutral and used in both formal and informal settings. Typical subjects: businesses, real estate, expensive items. Not used for people. Often appears in news or financial reports.
Spanish: cambiar de manosPortuguese (BR): mudar de dono - trocar de mãosPortuguese (PT): mudar de dono - trocar de mãosChinese (Simplified): 易手Chinese (Traditional): 易手Hindi: मालिक बदलनाArabic: يبدّل الملكيةBengali: মালিকানা বদলানোRussian: сменить владельца - перейти из рук в рукиJapanese: 所有者が変わるVietnamese: đổi chủ - chuyển nhượngKorean: 소유주가 바뀌다 - 손바뀜하다Turkish: el değiştirmekUrdu: مالکیت منتقل ہوناIndonesian: berganti tangan
Example Sentences
The house will change hands next month.
basic
The company changed hands last year.
basic
The art piece changed hands at the auction.
basic
By the time I returned, the car had already changed hands twice.
natural
Expensive watches often change hands among collectors.
natural
That small shop has changed hands so many times, I lost count.
natural