Have in hand Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhænd
HAV in HAND
hæv/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈænd
hav in HAND
Definition
To possess something physically at the moment or to have control over a situation or task.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal and a bit old-fashioned, but used in business, planning, or to show responsibility. Can mean either literally holding something or metaphorically managing a situation ('I've got things in hand'). Often used to reassure someone.
Spanish: tener en mano - tener bajo controlPortuguese (BR): ter em mãos - ter sob controlePortuguese (PT): ter em mãos - ter sob controloChinese (Simplified): 在手上 - 掌握Chinese (Traditional): 在手上 - 掌握Hindi: हाथ में होना - नियंत्रण में रखनाArabic: يمتلك بيده - يسيطر علىBengali: হাতে আছে - নিয়ন্ত্রণে আছেRussian: на руках - под контролемJapanese: 手元に持つ - 管理しているVietnamese: có trong tay - kiểm soátKorean: 손에 있다 - 통제하다Turkish: elde olmak - kontrolünde olmakUrdu: ہاتھ میں ہونا - قابو میں ہوناIndonesian: có trong tay - kiểm soát
Example Sentences
Do you have in hand the tickets for the show?
basic
He always likes to have in hand a project.
basic
The manager has in hand the situation.
basic
Don’t worry, I have everything in hand.
natural
How many clients do you have in hand this month?
natural
We need to have in hand all the data before making a decision.
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