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in hand
Accessible at the present time, as in The company has very little cash in hand . [Late 1300s]
Under one's control or authority, as in The police had the situation well in hand . [Early 1600s]
In process, being settled, as in He was willing to give full attention to the matter in hand . [Late 1300s] Also see in one's hands .
Example Sentences
Wales' first minister has called for a funding system change, saying she does not want to "continue to go cap in hand" to Westminster.
They head into day four of the match at Lord's with 69 runs needed to beat Australia and with eight wickets still in hand.
Local authorities have argued they have the situation in hand and do not need troops.
Clear, logical thinking and a football fan after a bad defeat rarely go hand in hand, but these friendlies are not without meaning or consequence.
Belgium only started their campaign on Friday, conceding a late equaliser in North Macedonia to leave them six points behind Wales, albeit with two games in hand.
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