out of hand

out of hand  {adv. phr.}

1. Вне контроля.

Bobby's birthday party got out of hand and the children were naughty.

Small puppies often get out of hand.

2. Внезапно, быстро, без проверки возможной истинности или ценности; без всякого рассмотрения. — Часто используется после "dismiss" или "reject".

The senator rejected out of hand the critics' call for his resignation.

Ср.: OUT OF LINE.

Прот.: IN HAND.