in hand
Idioms-
Accessible at the present time, as in The company has very little cash in hand . [Late 1300s]
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Under one's control or authority, as in The police had the situation well in hand . [Early 1600s]
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In process, being settled, as in He was willing to give full attention to the matter in hand . [Late 1300s] Also see in one's hands .
Example Sentences
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I sit with a small plate of snappy chorizo and olives, a vermút in hand, and let the ghosts argue around me.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
Dicker said traders have kept losing money on long oil positions each time Trump announces he has in hand the outlines of a deal.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
She played a full summer for Hampshire, solely contributing with willow in hand.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
With the master plan in hand, Centennial Partners is now ready to start the crucial phase of finding capital, Araujo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
A group of Lord Fredrick’s friends were gathered around the green-topped table, cues in hand.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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