change hands . change hands {v. phr.} To change or transfer ownership. Ever since our apartment building changed hands, things are working a lot better. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment