hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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The vibe shifts in the adjacent, discreetly hidden Sloane’s, a cocktail bar and lounge where martinis and chicken nuggets go hand in hand. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Despite this distance, John Corbett was spotted filming alongside SJP for season 3—including walking hand in hand with Carrie—which leaves the door open for reconciliation. Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 At points, William covered his face with his hands — but the pair also celebrated with smiles and hands in the air following Aston Villa's goals. Meredith Kile, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Shark fishing and sunbathers just don’t go hand in hand. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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