at hand
Idioms-
Also, . Within easy reach, nearby, as in I like to keep my tools close at hand . [1300s]
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Also, on hand . Nearby in time, soon, as in The day of judgment is at hand , or A change of administration is on hand . Also see on hand .
Example Sentences
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Stay focused on the issue at hand: Is your daughter happy?
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Despite playing in a trendy, fast-growing consumer category, Simply Good has made strategic choices that weakened its performance and limited its ability to capitalize on the opportunity at hand, according to Scalzo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The court responded by once again raising concerns that one citation was nonexistent and two other AI-assisted citations had only “tenuous” relevance to the case at hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
First, don’t trade too much; second, only buy losers when you are confident that a market bottom is close at hand and a big recovery will follow.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Hunger, ever at hand to jog his elbow should he relax.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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