at hand
Idioms-
Also, . Within easy reach, nearby, as in I like to keep my tools close at hand . [1300s]
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Also, on hand . Nearby in time, soon, as in The day of judgment is at hand , or A change of administration is on hand . Also see on hand .
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She has remained a tireless democracy campaigner on social media, where she regularly posts videos assuring Venezuelans that change is near at hand.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
For the sake of his career, his family and his conscience, George travels twisty investigative paths that lead him far afield of the crimes at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
There are two issues at hand: capacity and undue influence.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Motors, batteries, electronics, gears, sensors - everything needed to build the body of a robot is all at hand.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Emma’s politeness was at hand directly, to say, with smiling interest—
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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