on either/every hand
on either hand
On either or both sides. It was quite breathtaking walking at the very bottom of the Grand Canyon, with colossal, ancient cliff faces towering over you on either hand. He strolled into the room with a beautiful woman on either hand.
See also: either, hand, on
on every hand
On all sides. Deep in enemy territory, we were constantly surrounded by dangers on every hand. Coming from the countryside, I find New York City quite claustrophobic, with huge masses of people on every hand.
See also: every, hand, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on either/every ˈhand
(literary) on both/all sides; in every direction: We were surrounded on every hand by dancing couples.See also: either, every, hand, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- on either hand
- the Gland Canyon
- canyon
- gland
- Gland Canyon
- cliff
- an ambulance at the bottom of a cliff
- walk away
- walking
- dying wish