hands up

alzate la mano

Si dice per chiedere di alzare la mano a chi vuole partecipare o rispondere.

In inglese semplice: Used to ask people to raise their hands if they want to join or answer.

• Hands up if you know the answer.
• Hands up, anyone who wants another biscuit!
• Hands up if you have visited Spain.

Come si usa: hands up if + clause (Hands up if you want to help.)

Espressioni comuni: hands up everyone, hands up please

mani in alto

Ordine di alzare le mani per mostrare che non si opporrà resistenza.

In inglese semplice: Used to order someone to raise their hands and show they will not fight.

• Hands up! Do not move!
• The officer shouted, “Hands up!”
• “Hands up!” she ordered, pointing at the armed man.

Sinonimi: surrender

Espressioni comuni: hands up now, hands up immediately