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The following 5 entries include the term one's hand.
have (someone) in the palm of one's hand
idiom: to have control or influence over (someone) : to be able to control (someone) easily
in the hollow of one's hand
idiom: in one's palm with the hand curved like a cup
know something like the back of one's hand
idiom: to know something completely
overplay one's hand
idiom: to make a mistake due to the belief that one's position is stronger or better than it really is
turn one's hand to
idiom: to begin doing (something) usually in a skillful way : to start (a new activity, field of study, etc.)
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