Raise A Hand Against (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Raise A Hand Against (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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raise a hand against (someone or something) What does raise a hand against (someone or something) mean?	to hit or threaten to hit someone or something	If the man raises a hand against his supervisor the police will be called.
raise a hand against (someone or something) What does raise a hand against (someone or something) mean?	to threaten to strike someone or something	The teacher never raises a hand against her students.
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freak out What does "freak out" mean?	to become angry or lose control of oneself	I freaked out when I discovered that my reservation had not been made.

keep the ball rolling What does "keep the ball rolling" mean?	keep up an activity or action, not allow something that is happening to slow or stop	We should try to keep the ball rolling and get most of our work done now.
hold out on (someone) What does "hold out on (someone)" mean?	to refuse information or something to someone who has a right to it	The new manager has been holding out on the company and he will not tell anyone his plans.
freaked out What does "freaked out" mean?	stunned; shocked; surprised
Herding cats What does "Herding cats" mean?	If you have to try to co-ordinate a very difficult situation, where people want to do very different things, you are herding cats.

have in mind What does "have in mind" mean?	intend, plan	"What do you have in mind for your wife`s birthday?"
for instance What does "for instance" mean?	for example	"For instance, you can go to the island by boat, plane or helicopter."
look high and low for (someone or something) What does "look high and low for (someone or something)" mean?	look carefully in every possible place for someone or something	We looked high and low for my grandmother's hearing aide but we could not find it.
the long haul What does "the long haul" mean?	a long period of time during which work continues or something is done	He has decided to stay here for the long haul and will not return to his home.
rap (someone's) knuckles What does "rap (someone's) knuckles" mean?	to punish someone slightly	The company rapped the man's knuckles for taking a long coffee break.

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Raise A Hand Against (someone Or Something) Idiom