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hand-holding
(hand-holding)
noun
[
mass noun
]
the provision of support, reassurance, or guidance:
he hires experienced managers who don’t need hand-holding
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hold someone's hand
in
hold
1
have
or
hold
someone in the palm of one's hand
in
palm
2
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