in hand

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 .

Example Sentences

On stage, the Harlem rapper descended on a floating helicopter of his own, megaphone in hand and pink curlers in his hair.

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Hearts lead the defending champions by four points at the top of the Scottish Premiership, although Celtic have a game in hand.

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England were well on top at lunch on the second day, 105 ahead with nine wickets in hand.

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They are already eight points behind leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand.

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Even after many JPMorgan executives clocked out, Dimon was there for more than two hours in good spirits and with a drink in hand.

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