handle
The part of something that you hold with your hand to use or move it.
A part of an object, usually shaped for the hand, used to lift, hold, or control it.
To take care of or control something or someone.
To deal with, control, or be responsible for something or someone.
To touch or move something using your hands.
To pick up, hold, or move something with your hands.
A name you use on the internet or on the radio instead of your real name.
A nickname or username used especially on social media, online forums, or in radio communication.
- Base: handle
- Plural: handles
- Base: handle
- 3rd Person Singular: handles
- Present Participle: handling
- Past: handled
can't handle it
1Unable to deal with something difficult
Not able to deal with a problem, feeling, or situation.
- I just can't handle it anymore.
- She can't handle all this pressure at work.
get a handle on
1Start to understand or control something
To start understanding something or knowing how to deal with it.
- I'm finally getting a handle on my new job.
- It took me weeks to get a handle on the software.
take in hand
1Deal firmly to improve situation/person
To begin controlling someone or something to make them better.
- The teacher took the noisy class in hand.
- We need someone to take this project in hand.
fly off the handle
1Become suddenly angry
To get angry very suddenly and strongly.
- He flew off the handle when he heard about the mistake.
- He flew off the handle when he heard about the delay.
- Don’t fly off the handle over something so small.
- Try not to fly off the handle over small problems.
handle with care
1Treat gently to avoid damage
Be very careful when you touch or move this thing so it does not break.
- The box is marked 'Fragile: Handle with care'.
- These boxes contain glassware, so please handle with care.
- The box says "Fragile: handle with care" on the side.
- Please handle with care; it's very old and valuable.
- Fragile items must be handled with care during shipping.
- These samples are very delicate, so please handle them with care.