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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I asked him about the opportunity at hand.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
Software providers are dedicating more resources to this puzzle, and some are initiating new roles to meet the task at hand.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The question at hand is SpaceX’s turbocharged market value, and whether it’s sustainable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
If, as some say, the death of print is at hand, Mr. Wright has at least hosted a terrific wake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
We get back to the work at hand, all of us practiced in our assigned tasks.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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