释义 |
raise a hand against (one) raise a hand against (one)To punch or slap someone, or threaten to do so. It's a pathetic, cowardly man who would raise a hand against his own child. Times have changed, and teachers never raise a hand against their students anymore.See also: hand, raiseraise a hand(against someone or something) Go to lift a hand (against someone or something).See also: hand, raiseraise a hand againstAlso, lift one's hand against. Threaten to hit or actually hit, as in She's never raised a hand against the children. [First half of 1500s] See also: hand, raise |