taking with both hands

== English == === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === with both hands (idiomatic) Willingly; readily. William Shakespeare, editing and notes by Brian Gibbons (2006), Measure For Measure, page 45: “Escalus calls on Lucio to help when 'Lodowick' seems to resist, and Lucio takes the opportunity with both hands for a physical assault.” Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see with,‎ both,‎ hands. ==== Usage notes ==== Most often used in the constructions grab with both hands and take with both hands. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== with both feet