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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“Just focus on what’s the task at hand, and I try to have a lot of fun out there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
So they reached for a symbol close at hand: that of Native people.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 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
"It's still up to the lawyers to adapt their verification process to the issues at hand," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
I chose to ignore her comments and instead kept myself focused on the important matters at hand.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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