talk to the hand
Definitions
Used to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that one is not prepared to hear or read anything further from that person. It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.
US, colloquial, dated, sarcastic
Equivalents
1 more languages
Examples
“Oh honey, talk⟳ to the hand, the ears ain't listening!”
“Tommy showed Tony the palm of his hand. ‘Tell⟳ it to the ’and ’cos the face⟳ ain't listening.’”
“T-850 (Arnold Schwarzenegger): Your clothes. / Stripper (Jimmy Snyder): Talk⟳ to the hand! / T-850: Now.”
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.
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