at the hands of

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   if you experience sth at the hands of sb, they are the cause of it

   Gypsy Blanchard endured nearly two decades of systematic, purposeful abuse at the hands of her mother for the purpose of fraud.

   You and I lost everything at the hands of the Kree.

In the movies · 1

• Gypsy Blanchard endured nearly two decades of systematic, purposeful abuse at the hands of her mother for the purpose of fraud.Mommy Dead and Dearest2017
• Commander Paylor, your people have suffered more than just about anyone else at the hands of The Capitol.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 22015
• You and I lost everything at the hands of the Kree.Captain Marvel2019
• ...that any officer suffering at the hands of an animal...The Number 232007
• He died in Woodsboro at the hands of your bitch sister.Scream VI2023
• Know that he suffered greatly at the hands of his host.The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003
• It's a stinging defeat for President Bush delivered at the hands of his fellow Republicans.Too Big to Fail2011
• While the rest of my so-called friends danced and sang at the hands of a monster.The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part2019

From the same entry

• all hands on deck
• at hand
• be good with your hands
• bind hand and foot
• by hand
• fall into hands hands of
• first hand
• get your hands dirty
• hand in glove
• hand in hand
• hands down