Meaning of by one's own hand | Babel Free
Definitions
As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.
idiomatic
Examples
“Like too many deeply depressed people, she died by her own hand.”
“He gained all his wealth by his own hand.”
“Since his death by his own hand in France, in 2018, there’s been a steady drip of books and documentaries and television specials and magazine one-offs about his life and career.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.