keep/get one's hands off (of)
phrase
: to not touch (something)
—often used figuratively
Keep your hands off the cookies! We're saving them for later.
The military is asking lawmakers to keep their hands off the defense budget.
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“Keep/get one's hands off (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/keep%2Fget%20one%27s%20hands%20off%20%28of%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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