Meaning of talk to the hand | Babel Free

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

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.”

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