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in hand

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*in hand
in one's possession or control. (*Typically: be ~; have something ~.) It's in hand. I have it right here. The papers are in hand. Have no fear.
See also: hand
in hand
1. controlled They seemed to have the game in hand when they scored three goals.
Usage notes: also used with take: I think the state failed to take the situation in hand.
2. immediately available on hand We have about 6,000 applications in hand for about 200 new positions.
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