dismiss out of hand — to refuse to consider something seriously, immediately and without any thought
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to refuse to consider something seriously, immediately and without any thought
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈmɪs aʊt əv hænd/
Example Sentences
- My mom dismissed my excuse out of hand the moment I opened my mouth.
- The judge refused to dismiss the case out of hand and asked for more evidence.
- Don't dismiss his weird invention out of hand — it might actually be the next big thing.
dismiss out of hand
NOUN[/dɪsˈmɪs aʊt əv hænd/]
to refuse to consider something seriously, immediately and without any thought
The investor dismissed the pitch out of hand before the founder even finished.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines 'dismiss' (to send away, reject) with 'out of hand' (immediately, without delay), originally referring to something leaving one's hand instantly without examination.
Breakdown
dismiss (to reject/send away) + out of hand (immediately, without careful handling or consideration)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom dismissed my excuse out of hand the moment I opened my mouth.”
“The judge refused to dismiss the case out of hand and asked for more evidence.”
“Don't dismiss his weird invention out of hand — it might actually be the next big thing.”
“She dismissed the rumor out of hand, saying it was completely baseless.”
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