with both hands

English

Pronunciation

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Prepositional phrase

with both hands

1. (idiomatic) Willingly; readily.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see with,‎ both,‎ hands.

Usage notes

Most often used in the constructions grab with both hands and take with both hands.

Quotations

William Shakespeare, editing and notes by Brian Gibbons (2006) Measure For Measure, page 45: “Escalus calls on Lucio to help when 'Lodowick' seems to resist, and Lucio takes the opportunity with both hands for a physical assault.”

See also

• with both feet