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on my hand vs on my hands

Both "on my hand" and "on my hands" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "On my hand" is used when referring to a specific hand, while "on my hands" is used when referring to both hands. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning of the sentence.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 6026 views

on my hand

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific hand.

Use "on my hand" when you want to specify that something is located on a particular hand.

Examples:

  • I have a ring on my hand.
  • There is a cut on my hand.
  • Nov 14, 2022 ... He's never aggressive he stops immediately when I tell him enough. Just chews on my hand.
  • Apr 16, 2020 ... What can I do about my kitten sucking on my hand? Everytime I lay her on my lap or after a bottle feed, she sucks on my hand and never stops ...
  • Aug 22, 2023 ... Wheel-throwing with a cut on my hand. Question/Advice. Hey wheel throwers! I finally have an opportunity to get back into throwing and I'm ...
  • May 24, 2012 ... Chameleon sleeping on my hand. Thread starter Plato; Start date May 24, 2012 · Plato. New Member. May 24, 2012. #1. I took my pet chameleon ...
  • Apr 25, 2017 ... Not open for further replies. My budgies won't stay on my hand. Jump to Latest.
  • Jul 19, 2016 ... i am holding something in/ on my hand. which preposition is correct? Thank you for your help. :)
  • Mar 19, 2016 ... ... on my hand the green one did perched not only perched but he was the first to start eating from my hand now after perching on my hand I kept ...
  • Jun 10, 2021 ... The ring on my hand that conceals the scar that formed from the many times I rubbed the side of my finger raw in anxiety while listening to a preacher, teacher ...
  • Nov 4, 2023 ... I have scheduled exam for Pl-300 from Poland tomorrow at 11:30 AM however I have Henna on my hand due to Hindu(Indian) religion I had to put ...
  • Jan 31, 2017 ... October 2nd i had my left hand done. October 14th I got stitches out and in the 15th fell on my hand in my kitchen. I seen a Doctor in the ...

Alternatives:

  • on my left hand
  • on my right hand
  • on my dominant hand
  • on my injured hand
  • on my writing hand

on my hands

This phrase is correct when referring to both hands.

Use "on my hands" when you want to indicate that something is located on both of your hands.

Examples:

  • I have paint on my hands.
  • There is dirt on my hands.
  • The blood of innocents is on my hands.
  • Like you, I didn'tget anything on my hands.
  • I was standing on my hands...
  • See, these blisters... they form on my hands.
  • The only thing I'm going to regret is sitting here on my hands.
  • But I sat on my hands as the money drained away.
  • Otherwise, step on my hands.
  • But there is no wound on my hands.
  • Spray the hand sanitizer on my hands, when I raise them.
  • His blood is on my hands.
  • From here on out all I want on my hands is Callisto's blood.
  • I can still feel it on my hands.
  • Keep the light on my hands, Scott.
  • And here I was sitting on my hands.
  • I only use lotion on my hands.
  • And the little ones crawl on my hands.
  • I already used antiperspirant on my hands.
  • Got some cuts on my hands at work.
  • There are blood blisters on my hands.
  • I had white chalk on my hands - transfer from Gloria.

Alternatives:

  • on both of my hands
  • on my two hands
  • on my palms
  • on my fingers
  • on my wrists

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