in one's hands

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in the hands of one . In one's responsibility, charge, or care. For example, The disposition of the property is in his hands , or Let's put this part of that project in Christine's hands . [c. 1400] For the antonym, see . off one's hands . Also see in the hands of ; on one's hands ; take one's life (in one's hands) ; take into one's hands ; take the law into one's own hands .