hand over fist
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hand over fist
Where it comes from
Related to earlier hand over hand, this phrase originally referred to a speedy method of climbing up or hauling on a rope.
adverb
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Quickly or in great quantity, especially in reference to earning money.
to make money hand over fist
Similar: hand over hand
Translations
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adv quickly or in great quantity
| Español | a rodo, a porillo |
|---|---|
| Português | a rodo (s), à farta, a dar com o/um pau |
| Italiano | a più non posso |
| Русский | бы́стро býstro, лопа́той lopátoj |
Talk about this word "hand over fist." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/hand%20over%20fist. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. hand over fist. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/hand%20over%20fist "hand over fist." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/hand%20over%20fist.Cite this
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