strengthen the hand of (someone)
strengthen the hand of (someone)
To give someone the ability to do something better, more forcefully, or more effectively. The law aims to strengthen the hands of federal officers when making arrests on suspicion of illegal immigration. The scandal is yet another issue that will strengthen the hand of her opponent in the run up to the election.
See also: hand, of, strengthen
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- strengthen
- strengthen (one's) hand
- strengthen someone's hand
- strengthen your hand
- pin (someone or something) against (someone or something)
- pin against
- hurl (someone or something) at (someone or something)
- hurl at
- champ down on (someone or something)
- pelting