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Hand out

/ˈhænd ˈaʊt/

B2

UpperIntermediate

1. To distribute or give something to several people.

  • The teacher handed out the assignments at the start of class.
  • Volunteers were handing out flyers to passersby.
  • She handed out awards to the winners after the competition.
  • The coach handed out the new uniforms before the game.
  • During the festival, they handed out free samples to the attendees.

2. To give something, especially advice or information, freely or generously.

  • He is always there to hand out advice to anyone who needs it.
  • She hesitated to hand out such information without checking it first.
  • The doctor handed out valuable health tips to the audience.
  • He handed out his homemade cookies to everyone at the party.
  • The speaker handed out wisdom from his years of experience.

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