in one's hands

Idioms  

1. Also, in the hands of one. In one's responsibility, charge, or care. For example, The disposition of the property is in his hands, or Let's put this part of that project in Christine's hands. [c. 1400] For the antonym, see . off one's hands. Also see in the hands of; on one's hands; take one's life (in one's hands); take into one's hands; take the law into one's own hands.

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Example Sentences

"Indeed, having in one's hands a position that allows you to influence the global economy with a single decision is a major opportunity."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The work is incomplete, he surmises, because, in memory as much as in one’s hands, the melt goes on forever.

From New York Times • May 4, 2023

Over time, they created rigs for every situation: walking and talking; looking down at a phone in one’s hands; a super-low angle for shots that look right up at the chin.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2022

All of which underlines the point that anything is still possible and it is futile burying one's head in one's hands over bad results.

From The Guardian • Jun. 20, 2010

He held a goddess in his mind as one might cup a butterfly in one's hands.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor