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
See also:
  • (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)