in the hands of

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Her anger and zeal, Theroux said, stemmed from the Scientology doctrine that “the future of humanity and civilization” is in the hands of its believers.

From Salon

"Through this funding we're bring investment to those who need it and putting power back in the hands of local people," she added.

From BBC

“The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan” strikes the right balance of sincerity in the hands of Jasmine Warga, though there’s still plenty of material to tug at the heartstrings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Financial planner Stephen Kates thinks using artificial-intelligence tools for personal finances is similar to using a chainsaw: “In the hands of the right person with the right capabilities, you can carve a beautiful statue or cut a tree or do something very useful.”

From MarketWatch

The aide said the home-boost provision is “part of the bill’s design to ensure housing ends up in the hands of people eventually.”

From Barron's