rub your hands

rub (one's) hands (together)

To be in keen or greedy anticipation (of something). The announcement has many shareholders rubbing their hands together gleefully, as their investments will likely double almost overnight. We were rubbing our hands at the thought of a rematch against the team that robbed us of a spot in the finals so many years ago.
See also: hand, rub
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

rub your hands

show keen satisfaction or expectation.
See also: hand, rub
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See also:
  • rub (one's) hands (together)
  • rub hands
  • rub one's hands
  • rubbing
  • laugh with (something)
  • be rubbing (one's) hands (with glee)
  • be rubbing your hands
  • be rubbing your hands with glee
  • glee
  • play the market
References in periodicals archive
Rub palms together until soap is bubbly; 2) Rub each palm over the back of the other hand; 3) Rub between your fingers on each hand; 4) Rub your hands with the fingers together; 5) Rub around each of your thumbs; and 6) Rub in circles on your palms.
Rub your hands together to make the soap lather and thoroughly scrub all parts of your hand.
RUB your hands under the tap with a stainless steel spoon after you have been preparing fish and it will get rid of the smell.
How to practice acupressure: Rub your hands together to get the "Qi" flowing: hold the fat of the thumb or finger knuckle on those points for at least five to ten minutes or possibly longer.
That cast, in this type of material, practically dares you not to rub your hands together in anticipation of the possibilities.
"Could you think of a slogan for us?" they asked me when I popped in last week, so I thought for a moment, then suggested: "Rub your hands together with ghee...
IF you've been cooking with garlic and find the odour is lingering on your fingers, simply rub your hands over some stainless steel and as if by magic the smell disappears.
After applying the essential oils, vigorously rub your hands together.