off (one's) hands
Removed from one's responsibility. I never would have finished the project on time if Bill hadn't taken that part off my hands.
off someone's hands
Out of or removed from someone's charge, possession, or responsibility. It is often put as take off someone's hands, as in We hoped that once they saw the kittens they would take them off our hands, or I'm glad that swing set is finally off our hands. [First half of 1600s]
off your hands
COMMON If someone or something is off your hands, you are no longer responsible for them. I can always take the children off your hands for a while, if you need to work. I was just glad to get the building off my hands. Compare with on your hands.
off somebody’s ˈhands
no longer the responsibility of somebody: Now that the children are off my hands, I’ve got more time for other things. off (one's) hands
No longer under one's jurisdiction, within one's responsibility, or in one's care: We finally got that project off our hands.