at second hand

Not from the original source. Are you sure that Susie and Bill are selling their house? I mean, you only heard that at second hand from Anita.

at second hand

Received from some source other than the original. For example, I learned of Mary's divorce at second hand. This phrase may be applied to information or to previously owned merchandise. [1400s] Also see at first hand.

at second hand

by hearsay rather than direct observation or experience.

词组	at second hand
释义	at second hand at second hand Not from the original source. Are you sure that Susie and Bill are selling their house? I mean, you only heard that at second hand from Anita. See also: hand, second Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. at second hand Received from some source other than the original. For example, I learned of Mary's divorce at second hand. This phrase may be applied to information or to previously owned merchandise. [1400s] Also see at first hand. See also: hand, second The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. at second hand by hearsay rather than direct observation or experience. See also: hand, second Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: secondhand doesn't hold a candle (to someone or something) (straight) from the horse's mouth as sober as a judge sober sober as a judge (as) sober as a judge be (as) sober as a judge off (one's) own bat off your own bat
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