have on hands

have something on your hands

if you have a difficult situation on your hands, you have to deal with it. If the police carry on like this, they'll have a riot on their hands before long. With four kids I suspect she's got enough on her hands.

See also: hand

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have someone/something on your hands

to be responsible for someone or something. If the president doesn't take an interest in the economy, he could well have an economic disaster on his hands. The coach was a little surprised to have this tall, talented athlete on her hands.

have blood on your hands

See also: hand