verb
Meaning 1
To grasp or hold a person's hand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
hold someone's hand
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verb
Meaning 2
To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- I'll give you advice on writing an article, but I won't hold your hand through the entire process.
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
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- Russian: води́ть за ручку (vodítʹ za ručku) — idiomatic: guide somebody