in good hands

Idioms  

1. In competent or safe care. For example, I know the children are in good hands when they visit my mother. The term good hand has been used in the sense of “skill” or “ability” since the late 1300s.

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in good hands

Cook will be leaving Apple in good hands.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

She added that the reopening would help to reassure expectant parents that they were "safe" and "in good hands".

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

And by having a central bank that is credible and independent, I think we reinforce the perception that people have that their currency is in good hands and will be protected.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026

The U.S. banking system is in good hands right now.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025

“Asif, Sofia, I’ll be in touch. You’re in good hands with the Batavia PD.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed