in the hands of

Discover More

Idioms and Phrases

In the possession of; in the custody or under the authority of. For example, In the hands of the decorator the hall was completely transformed . [Late 1200s] Also see in hand ; in one's hands .

Word of the Day

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

in the gutter in the heat of

Browse