raise a hand against
raise a hand against (one)
To strike one or threaten to do so. It's a pathetic, cowardly man who would raise a hand against a child. Times have changed, and teachers never raise a hand against their students anymore.
See also: hand, raise
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
raise a hand against
Also, lift one's hand against. Threaten to hit or actually hit, as in She's never raised a hand against the children. [First half of 1500s]
See also: hand, raise
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
lift/raise a ˈhand against somebody
to hit or threaten to hit somebody: She never raised a hand against her daughter because she didn’t believe in hitting children.See also: hand, lift, raise, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- lift/raise a hand against somebody
- raise a hand
- raise a hand against (one)
- raise (one's) hand against (someone)
- raise the wind
- raise your hat to someone
- raise (one's) hat
- lift (one's) hat
- raise (one's) voice
- raise one's voice