hand and foot

adverb

: totally, assiduously

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The first man to exit the cave had problems with his hand and foot. — CNN Money, 30 May 2026 Goalkeeper Duran Ferree, 19, has shown hand and foot quickness that’s exciting. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Carle confirmed in his postgame news conference that Pohlkamp has been playing through hand and foot injuries. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026 Catalina Island Great white shark Chris Murray, 54, suffered injuries to the hand and foot swimming the Catalina Channel. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand and foot

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hand and foot was before the 12th century

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“Hand and foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20and%20foot. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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