on hand

Idioms  

1. In one's possession, available, as in The business needs to have enough cash on hand . [c. 1100]

2. Present, as in Jim was always on hand to help . [Mid-1800s]

3. Soon, imminent. See at hand , def. 2.

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Example Sentences

Wright also pointed to global reserves on hand, casting the recent price run-up as a market overreaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

But instead of selling the shares to raise cash for the tax bill, it pays the taxes from its own cash on hand, which limits dilution.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mitchell was on hand to test the harness and wires beforehand, and to help ensure Robbie's safety when it was her turn.

From BBC

Plus, the clinics have many of the needed supplies already on hand so it doesn’t need to make a big investment for the initiative.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company keeps a closet full of Puma products on hand to give VIP guests.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accessible
• applicable
• convenient
• feasible
• free
• handy
• possible
• usable
• vacant