ESL training - new English vocabulary - idioms using 'hand/hands'

ENGLISH VOCABULARY PRACTICE: Idioms using 'hand/hands'
LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced

Write the letter of the word(s) that best complete(s) each sentence:

a - change hands
b - hands-on
c - play into his hands
d - show of hands
e - have my hands full
f - force his hand
g - at hand
h - on the other hand
i - lend a hand
j - give a hand

1. Can I get a ? = Will everyone who is interested please raise his/her hand?

2. Let's all ( = a round of applause) for Jim. What a great performance!

3. If all of you would ( = help), we could finish building the shelter in 3 days.

4. We need someone with a approach to problem solving. = We need someone who can actively participate in solving problems.

5. We need to deal with the problem ( = that we are facing right now).

6. Are you trying to ? = Are you trying to make him do something (he is not ready to do)?

7. I wish I could help you, but I ( = I'm very busy) at the moment.

8. On one hand, he's a good worker. , he isn't very reliable.

9. You're going to ( = give him an advantage).

10. This house has had many owners, and it looks like it's going to again.

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