idioms using “hands”

Shake hands on

To conclude an agreement successfully

“The formal contract will be signed next week, but the two CEOs shook hands on the deal today.“

Sit on one’s hands

To do nothing when one should act

“Why are the police sitting on their hands when they know the identity of the thief?“

Wash one’s hands of (something)

To give up responsibility or involvement

“The government official tried to wash his hands of his department’s financial scandal.“

Win hands down

To win easily

“Sasamoto-san won the election hands down so he’s our new president.“

Have one’s hands tied

To be forbidden by someone to do something, to be unable to act

“The manager wanted to give her employees salary increases but her hands were tied by the company’s Salary Committee.“