lie in (one's) hands

To be under one's control or influence. You're the boss now. The decision lies in your hands. The success of the team really lies in their best player's hands. Now that she's injured, well, there goes the season.

See also: hand, lie

See also:

as far as in me lies
porkies
porky
lie within
pork pies
porky pies
lie at (one's) door
lie at somebody's door
lie beyond
liars need good memories

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.