Phrasal Verbs

hand back

This page is about the phrasal verb hand back

Meaning

to give something back to someone by hand

For example

  • hand back sth If the immigration official doesn't hand back your passport straight away, don't worry. He's probably just seeing which countries you've visited.

  • hand sth back If someone gives you their business card, don't hand it back. Keep it and give them yours in return.

Quick Quiz

After I'd paid for the meal, the waiter handed back

a. my dirty dishes

b. my chair

c. my credit card
a) my dirty dishes b) my chair c) my credit card

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Contributor: Matt Errey