in hand

Idioms  

1. Accessible at the present time, as in The company has very little cash in hand . [Late 1300s]

2. Under one's control or authority, as in The police had the situation well in hand . [Early 1600s]

3. 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 .

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Example Sentences

He is United through and through, so will know the task in hand and will not be afraid to make hard decisions.

From BBC

But they are now three points ahead of Old Firm rivals Celtic who, like Hearts, have a game in hand.

From Barron's

When O'Neill finished his interim spell, Celtic were level on points with Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts with a game in hand and nine points ahead of Rangers.

From Barron's

The workers’ uniforms are smudged with stains earned underneath a car, wrench in hand.

From Los Angeles Times

The economists also found that rising tariffs went hand in hand with rising unemployment, which may help explain the inflation riddle.

From The Wall Street Journal

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