give with one hand and take away with the other en · VERB
Meanings
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To help in one way but proceed to harm in another.
Taking with one hand what it gave with the other, the Court curtails Ramoss effects by expunging Teagues provision for watershed rules.
2021, Edwards v. Vannoy (U.S. Supreme Court No. 19–5807), Justice Kagan dissenting
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| given with one hand and taken away with the other | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gives with one hand and takes away with the other | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| gave with one hand and took away with the other | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| giving with one hand and taking away with the other | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |