English Explanatory Dictionary

eat out of someone's hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To behave in a docile, submissive way towards someone.

Pronunciation

en-au-eat out of someone's hand.ogg

Word forms

eat out of someone's hand eats out of someone's hand eating out of someone's hand ate out of someone's hand eaten out of someone's hand eat from someone's hand

Etymology

An allusion to the manner in which a tame animal can be fed.

Related words

putty in someone's hands wrap around one's little finger
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