on all hands
The phrase "on all hands" is an idiomatic expression that conveys a sense of universality or inclusiveness.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)By everyone; universally acknowledged or agreed upon.
Example
- It was decided on all hands to proceed with the project.
B2General
(informal)From every direction or from all sides.
Example
- The team faced challenges on all hands during the mission.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on all hands":
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