hand it out
A2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To give something (already mentioned) to a group of people.
Literal meaning: To use your hand to pass a specific thing outward to others.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To distribute a specific item (previously mentioned) to a number of people.
"We printed the new schedule — can you hand it out to everyone in the office?"
Grammar: separable
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
(Informal) To deliver criticism, punishment, or advice freely to others.
"He's great at handing it out but he can't take criticism himself."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
This is essentially 'hand out' with the pronoun 'it' placed in the middle. Used when the object has already been mentioned. Not a separate phrasal verb from 'hand out' — the 'it' is just the pronoun standing in for the object.
Commonly used with
flyer leaflet form food prize
Forms
Base
hand it out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hands it out
he/she/it
Past simple
handed it out
yesterday
Past participle
handed it out
have + pp
-ing form
handing it out
continuous
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