In safe hands Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈseɪf/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz

in SAYF HANDZ

UK

ˈɪn/ /sˈeɪf/ /hˈændz

in SAYF HANDZ

Definition

If someone or something is in safe hands, they are being taken care of by a trustworthy, skilled, or responsible person.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both personal and professional situations; implies confidence in someone’s ability to take care of something/someone. Common with phrases like 'leave someone in safe hands'. May be used literally or figuratively.

• Spanish: en buenas manos
• Portuguese (BR): em boas mãos
• Portuguese (PT): em boas mãos
• Chinese (Simplified): 在安全的手中
• Chinese (Traditional): 在安全的手中
• Hindi: सुरक्षित हाथों में
• Arabic: في أيدٍ أمينة
• Bengali: নিরাপদ হাতে - নিরাপদ আশ্রয়ে
• Russian: на надёжных руках
• Japanese: 安心して任せられる
• Vietnamese: được chăm sóc an toàn
• Korean: 안전한 손에 - 믿을 만한 사람에게
• Turkish: güvenilir ellerde
• Urdu: محفوظ ہاتھوں میں
• Indonesian: di tangan yang aman

Example Sentences

With the new doctor, I feel in safe hands.

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Your car will be in safe hands at this garage.

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Don't worry, the kids are in safe hands with their grandmother.

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You can relax now—everything's in safe hands.

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Leave your pet with us—it’s in safe hands here.

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I promise your secret is in safe hands with me.

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