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at hand

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at hand
close by in time or space. I don't happen to have your application at hand at the moment. With the holiday season at hand, everyone is very excited.
See also: hand

at hand
happening or present at this time The space shuttle's crew must stay completely focused on the task at hand. The list includes 21 legal cases, but none of them deal with the issue at hand.
Etymology: from the literal meaning of at hand (easily reached)
See also: hand


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