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take in hand

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take someone/something in hand

to start to deal with someone or something that is causing problems. Their youngest child needs taking in hand, if you ask me.

See also: hand, take

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take for granted
take forever
take hat off to
take heart
take hold
take in
take in good part

take in hand
take in stride
take into account
take into own hands
take issue with
take it as read
take it easy
take it for granted

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