по руке

• ПО РУКЕ{{}}

[PrepP; Invar; subj-compl with copula (subj: concr) or nonagreeing modif]

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1. (of gloves, mittens) of the correct size, comfortable on s.o.'s hands:

- X Y-y по руке{{}}≈ X is the right (my, your etc) size;

- X fits (well);

|| Neg X Y-у не по руке{{}}≈ X doesn't fit (right);

- X is too big (small, tight) for Y.

2. (of a pen, tool etc) of a suitable size, weight, shape etc for s.o.'s hand:

- X Y-y по руке{{}}≈ X is comfortable (to write (work etc) with);

- X fits Yls hand;

- X sits well in Y's hand;

- X feels good (to Y <in Y's hand>).