on hand
Idioms-
In one's possession, available, as in The business needs to have enough cash on hand . [c. 1100]
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Present, as in Jim was always on hand to help . [Mid-1800s]
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Soon, imminent. See at hand , def. 2.
Example Sentences
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She entered the final days of her campaign with nearly double Hathaway’s fundraising and cash on hand.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
With medical personnel who helped his family in October on hand, Alex Vesia slams the door on the Mets to preserve the Dodgers’ one-run victory.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
A-list stars and directors were on hand to give peeks at what to expect.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The transaction is slated to be funded with cash on hand, while Neurocrine “plans to optimize its capital structure by taking on a modest amount of pre-payable debt,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
How hard could it be to keep enough on hand for breakfast?
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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