hand back

Frequency: 7.230.1 per million words

to return something to the person who gave it to you

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Examples (10)

  • The teacher handed our corrected essays back on Friday.
  • Please remember to hand the books back by the due date.
  • After I finish reading the magazine, I'll hand it back to you.
  • Did you hand back the keys you borrowed from your neighbor?
  • The officer has handed my passport back after checking it.
  • He reluctantly handed back the money he had found.
  • Hand back my phone, please.
  • Once the repairs are complete, the mechanic will hand the car keys back.
  • I was about to hand his wallet back when I realized it was empty.
  • If you don't hand the stolen item back, you will face serious consequences.