Phrase guide

by one's own hand

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Like too many deeply depressed people, she died by her own hand.
  • He gained all his wealth by his own hand.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: saját kezével — as a result of one's own actions
  • Hungarian: saját kezűleg — as a result of one's own actions
  • Hungarian: saját keze által — as a result of one's own actions