Keep One's Hands Off (Verb)
Meaning
Stay clear of, avoid; "Keep your hands off my wife!"; "Keep your distance from this man--he is dangerous".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The cop warned the rowdy teenager to keep his hands off the police officer.
- The small child was told to keep her hands off the hot stove to avoid getting burned.
- The chef yelled at his new apprentice to keep his hands off the pastry he was making.
- She warned her best friend to keep her hands off her ex-boyfriend to avoid any trouble.
- The airline staff asked the passengers to keep their hands off their electronic devices during takeoff.