Put my hand up

Rich7 · #1 (permalink) Mon Jan 10, 2005 5:22 am *Put my hand up*

Test No. incompl/inter-63 "How to agree", question 10

When it comes to the vote I'm willing to put my ......... up and support you.

(a) head
(b) chin
(c) arm
(d) hand

Test No. incompl/inter-63 "How to agree", answer 10

When it comes to the vote I'm willing to put my hand up and support you.

Correct answer: (d) hand

Your answer was: incorrect
When it comes to the vote I'm willing to put my chin up and support you.
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in other words please?

Alan · #2 (permalink) Mon Jan 10, 2005 10:43 am *Hand up*

This means simply support.
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Luby · #3 (permalink) Mon Mar 22, 2010 21:27 pm *Put my hand up*

What does 'put my hand up' mean and why it can't be 'put my arms up'?

Alan · #4 (permalink) Mon Mar 22, 2010 22:00 pm *Put my hand up*

Hi Luby,

'Put your hand up' suggests that you are prepared to admit to everyone that you are supporting someone or something. It is a set expression. 'Put your arms up' isn't a set expression.

Alan
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