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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Example Sentences

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 homeland is in good hands, dad, and soon we'll embrace here in Venezuela," Maduro Guerra added, choking back tears.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

David Ellison last week met with Carr in Washington to persuade him that Paramount would be in good hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

"I am certain that the security of the jet is in good hands because Royal Air Force crew are with it at all times."

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

At least she and Ayanna were in good hands now.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia