How to Pronounce "out of hand"
expression
OWT-uhv-HAND
OWT-ov-HAND
Definition
Used to describe a situation that becomes difficult to control, or when something is rejected immediately without consideration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhænd
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-HAND
UK
OWT-ov-HAND
Listen in Context
The kids' behavior got out of hand at the party.
If you don't act now, things could get out of hand.
He rejected my proposal out of hand.
The project is starting to get out of hand—we need more help.