In hand Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd
in HAND
ˈɪn/ /hˈænd
in HAND
Definition
'In hand' can mean having something physically in your hand, or having control over a situation or resource.
Usage & Nuances
Sometimes formal or neutral. Common in business (money 'in hand', 'have things in hand'), also literally (object physically in hand). 'Have something in hand' often means 'being managed'. Context decides if it's literal or about control.
Spanish: a mano - bajo controlPortuguese (BR): em mãos - sob controlePortuguese (PT): em mão - sob controloChinese (Simplified): 手上 - 可支配Chinese (Traditional): 手上 - 可支配Hindi: हाथ में - नियंत्रण मेंArabic: في اليد - تحت السيطرةBengali: হাতে - নিয়ন্ত্রণেRussian: в руках - под контролемJapanese: 手元に - 手中に - 管理しているVietnamese: trong tay - kiểm soátKorean: 손에 - 관리하는 중Turkish: elde - kontrol altındaUrdu: ہاتھ میں - قابو میںIndonesian: di tangan - dalam kendali
Example Sentences
She has the tickets in hand.
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Do you have enough cash in hand?
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The manager said the situation is in hand.
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Just let me know when you have the documents in hand.
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We have plenty of resources in hand for this project.
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Don’t worry, everything is in hand and going smoothly.
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