English in a Minute: Phrases with 'hand'

Learning English Vocabulary

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Language Learning, Education

4.5 • 523 Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2026

⏱️ 1 minutes

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If you want to learn phrases, don't worry! You're in good hands. Learn four phrases with the word 'hand' with Georgie.

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0:00.0	BBC Sounds, Music, radio, podcasts.
0:06.1	You're listening to BBC LearningEnglish.com.
0:10.7	If you want to learn some interesting phrases, don't worry. You're in good hands.
0:18.9	If you're in good hands, you're being looked after by someone competent and trustworthy, like me.
0:24.9	Your dog is going to be fine. She's in good hands at the vets. If something is out of hand, it's not under control.
0:33.2	His spending has got a bit out of hand. He needs to get better at budgeting.
0:39.0	Hands down is an informal expression, meaning definitely or without question. His restaurant is the best in town, hands down.
0:47.5	Lastly, if you lend or give a hand, you help. I can't do this by myself. Can you lend me a hand?
0:57.0	I've lent you a hand to learn these phrases.
0:59.0	Now you've got to practice them.

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