off somebody's hands
off (one's) hands
Removed from one's responsibility. I never would have finished the project on time if Bill hadn't taken that part off my hands.
See also: hand, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
off somebody’s ˈhands
no longer the responsibility of somebody: Now that the children are off my hands, I’ve got more time for other things.See also: hand, off
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (I've) got to take off
- break off
- be off for (something)
- be off for sth
- (Now) where was I?
- call off
- be well off for (something)
- be well off for something
- be off with you
- base off (of) (something else)