“Get out of hand”
Definition
To become uncontrollable.
Examples
Examples
“The party got out of hand very quickly.”
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The party got out of hand very quickly.Compare with the original example
The party got out of hand very quickly.
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- What does "Get out of hand" mean?
- "Get out of hand" means to become uncontrollable.
- How do you use "Get out of hand" in a sentence?
- Example: "The party got out of hand very quickly."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Get out of hand"?
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