give the back of one's hand

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === back of one's hand A slap. (idiomatic, figurative, by extension) A display of disrespect or scorn. ==== Usage notes ==== Often used, in either of the above senses, with the verb give or show, as in "give him the back of my hand". ==== See also ==== know like the back of one's hand === References === “back of one's hand”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.