At second hand
the hand that indicates the seconds on a clock or watch.
an -ssistant or helper, as to a worker or foreman.
at second hand, from or through an intermediate source or means; secondhand:
she had the news at second hand.
noun
a pointer on the face of a timepiece that indicates the seconds compare hour hand, minute hand
received from some source other than the original. for example, i learned of mary’s divorce at second hand. this phrase may be applied to information or to previously owned merchandise. [ 1400s ]
also see: at first hand
see: at second hand
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