fall into the wrong hands en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To become the possession of, or be discovered by, an unfriendly third party.
The policeman was concerned that the lost handgun would fall into the wrong hands.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| falls into the wrong hands | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| fallen into the wrong hands | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fell into the wrong hands | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| falling into the wrong hands | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (9)
pl wpaść w niepowołane ręce (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · pl wpadać w niepowołane ręce (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · de in die falschen Hände geraten (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · de in die falschen Hände fallen (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · pt cair em mãos erradas (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · cmn 落入壞人之手 /落入坏人之手 (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · fi joutua vääriin käsiin (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · hu rossz kezekbe kerül (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party) · ro încăpea pe mâini rele (become the possession of or be discovered by an unfriendly third party)