to hand

Idioms  

1. Also, at hand . Nearby, accessible, as in I don't have the right tools to hand but asked her to get them for me . [c. 1300]

2. Also, in hand . In one's possession, as in He had their letter to hand , or She had the money in hand . The first term dates from the mid-1700s, the second from about 1200. Also see hand to hand .

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to hand

After devoting years to the problem, Schlamminger says he is ready to hand the challenge to others.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

The minister, who urged Anderson to hand himself over to police, said he was "a threat to the public and he is potentially also at risk".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“Since the creation of television, men have been historically underrepresented,” Mulaney said, explaining that the medium was all “beauty contests and children talking to hand puppets until the early ’60s.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Leading 5-4, she worked her way to two break points—her first two of the match—only to hand both of them back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Blushing mightily, Natalie hurried to hand Churro off to Patience, who stood waiting offstage.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz