hold someone's hand en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (literally) To grasp or hold a person's hand.
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(idiomatic) To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.
I'll give you advice on writing an article, but I won't hold your hand through the entire process.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| held someone's hand | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| held someone's hand | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| holding someone's hand | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| holds someone's hand | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
ru води́ть за ручку (idiomatic: guide somebody)