in hand

1. Under one's control or authority, as in The police had the situation well in hand . [Early 1600s]

2. Accessible at the present time, as in The company has very little cash in hand . [Late 1300s]

3. 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

After a further testing 30 minutes of extra time, Beck, camera in hand, made his way pitchside with his assistant to prepare for the penalty kicks despite neither having official access.

From BBC

According to the federal indictment, one of the men approached with a gun in hand.

From Los Angeles Times

The game had seemed in hand at half-time, yet come the final whistle the overriding emotion in Dublin was one of relief.

From BBC

Consent in hand, the owners of the fields raced ahead with work to get ready for drilling, striking deals with suppliers and hiring staff.

From BBC

If California decided to pick an official state flavor profile, I’d head to Sacramento with a jar of this sweet treat in hand and plead my case.

From Los Angeles Times

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