Have at hand Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhænd

HAV-at-HAND

UK

hæv/ /ˈæt/ /hˈænd

hav-AT-HAND

Definition

To have something nearby or easily available so you can use it whenever needed.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal speech. Often used for physical objects ("keep a pen at hand") or information/resources. Can be replaced with "on hand" in some contexts. Not to be confused with "in hand" (already being dealt with/controlled).

• Spanish: tener a mano - disponer de
• Portuguese (BR): ter à mão - dispor de
• Portuguese (PT): ter à mão - dispor de
• Chinese (Simplified): 手头有 - 随手可得
• Chinese (Traditional): 手頭有 - 隨手可得
• Hindi: हाथ में होना - पास में होना
• Arabic: في متناول اليد - متوفر
• Bengali: হাতে থাকা - কাছে থাকা
• Russian: под рукой - иметь под рукой
• Japanese: 手元にある - 手元に持つ
• Vietnamese: có sẵn - có bên cạnh
• Korean: 가지고 있다 - 곁에 두다
• Turkish: elinde bulundurmak - yanında tutmak
• Urdu: پاس ہونا - قریب رکھنا
• Indonesian: memiliki di tangan - tersedia di dekat

Example Sentences

I always have at hand a notebook for ideas.

basic

Do you have at hand the phone number?

basic

We have at hand plenty of snacks for the trip.

basic

It's good to have at hand your passport when traveling.

natural

I like to have at hand some cash just in case.

natural

Keep your tools at hand so you can fix things quickly.

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