phrasal verb

Hand down

Rank #978Letter HInseparable

2Sections

Pass on to the next generation

Meanings

  • Pass on to the next generation (separable [optional], International English)
  • Give a formal decision (separable [optional], International English)
  • Deliver a verdict (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • We need to HAND DOWN before someone notices.
  • Management's decided to HAND DOWN apparently.
  • I suppose HAND DOWN is the least terrible option.

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