to master a skill or subject; to understand well and be able to use something fluently

applause; the sound of clapping

to clap one's hands as a show of approval or appreciation

to exercise power or authority over a situation, person, or organization

the palm of the hand

to be in charge of or administer a department, organization, or specific set of affairs

to know something or someone extremely well; to be intimately familiar with something, as if looking at one's own palm

to clap one's hands

to hold or exercise authority or political power

hollow of the palm

to wield (power etc)

extremely easy; as simple as turning over one's hand

to steer (a ship); to be at the helm

the sole of the foot

to rub one's fists and wipe one's palms; to be eager to get into action, start a task, or roll up one's sleeves for a challenge

bear paw (as a delicacy or food ingredient)

the power of sb or sth evil; the clutches (of a bad person etc)

a beloved person, most commonly referring to a precious daughter; the apple of one's eye

metacarpal bone (long bones in the hand)

to clasp one's hands or put the palms together, typically as a gesture of prayer, respect, or greeting

A situation where one must choose between two desirable but mutually exclusive options, as both cannot be had simultaneously; equivalent to the English idiom 'have one's cake and eat it too'.

the person in charge of a kitchen; the head cook

historical anecdote; tales (especially about historical figures or events)

it is difficult to achieve anything alone or without the support and cooperation of others

to hold or carry a lamp to provide light

A situation or conflict requires the participation of more than one party; it takes two to tango.

duck feet (claws)

to be in charge of or responsible for a position, task, or organization

to slap across the face or mouth

describing something that is extremely easy to do or where everything is going very well

official duty or assignment

a U-shaped metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof

baguazhang (a form of Chinese boxing)

The active surface of an excavation in a mine or tunnel.

a person who cooks professionally; a head cook

the Chinese tulip tree (Liriodendron chinense), a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae

to clap one's hands

Yixianosaurus longimanus, theropod dinosaur from Yi county [[义县|義縣|Yi4 xian4]], Jinzhou [[锦州|錦州|Jin3 zhou1]], west Liaoning

(neologism, slang) to have sex

(microbiology) Bacillus cereus

the palm of the Buddha's hand; a metaphor for a higher authority or force from whose control one cannot break free

to deal harshly with someone and then offer something by way of consolation; a tactic of alternating punishment and reward

to clap one's hands; to applaud

(HK, Malaysia) push-up or press-up (exercise)