B2idiomeverydayIELTS-friendly
get out of hand
USUK
to become impossible to control
Also 'things got a bit out of hand'. 'Hand' is singular and has no article.
In context
The birthday party got out of hand when fifty uninvited guests arrived.
Deal with small arguments early, before they get out of hand.
Common mistake
Incorrect: The situation got out of hands.
Correct: The situation got out of hand.
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