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hold with both hands; flatter; measure word for items you can hold
Meanings
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hold with both hands
Describes holding an object or supporting someone/something with both palms, often used for small, handheld items or gentle supporting actions
He held the peanuts slowly while eating.
Mom cupped the child's face with both hands and looked at him tenderly.
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She picked up a cup of hot tea and blew gently on it.
The elderly person picked up the old photo album with both hands.
He held the little hamster in the palms of his hands.
measure word
measure word for holdable items
Used to count small items that can be held in one's palms
Grandma gave me a handful of jujubes.
She scooped two handfuls of rice into the pot.
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The little boy grabbed a handful of sand and piled it on the table.
The farmer loaded three handfuls of fertilizer.
I just bought a handful of fresh strawberries.
verb
flatter; boost someone's ego
informalInformal, often used to describe overly praise someone, can be used to reject excessive praise
Many fans were cheering at the concert to hype up the show at the concert.
Stop flattering me anymore, I know I'm not that great.
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Fans collectively hyped him up on social media.
He always likes to praise his colleagues in front of the boss.
Stop praising me, I just did my duty.