put (one's) hand up

put (one's) hand up

To raise one's hand to indicate that one agrees, wants to answer or ask a question, intends to participate, or wants what is being offered. Don't yell out your questions, kids—put your hands up! I do raise put my hand up in class, Mom, but the teacher never calls on me! Everyone who wants to come, put your hands up now.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put one's hand up

to raise one's hand to get attention from whomever is in charge. The student put his hand up to ask a question of the teacher. She put up her hand to ask a question.
See also: hand, put, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

put your hands up

raise your hands in surrender or to signify assent or participation.
See also: hand, put, up
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • put hand up
  • put up (one's) hand
  • put your hands up
  • do (one's) bidding
  • do bidding
  • one's way
  • (one's) (own) way
  • way
  • assist in
  • assist with