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Rarehands down
The correct spelling is hands down.
How to pronounce hands down
adverb
Say it like: Han-ds -dow-n
The correct spelling is hands down. Without much effort; easily For example: "Fables are handed down from age to age."
Usage Examples
“Fables are handed down from age to age.”
“The jury handed down a verdict of guilty.”
“The Clerk of the Court of Appeals handed down its decision.”
Meanings
adverb
- 1.Without much effort; easily
- 2.Without question
verb
- 1.To transmit in succession, as from father to son, or from predecessor to successor.
- 2.To deliver (the decision of a court, etc.)
- 3.To forward to the proper officer (the decision of a higher court).
- 4.To donate (as second hand.)
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