Значение идиомы in hand

[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control.

The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand.

Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand.

Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on.

Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your possession; with you. — Often used in the phrase «cash in hand».

Tom figured that his cashin hand with his weekly pay would be enough to buy a car.

Compare: ONHAND. 3. Being worked on; with you to do.

We should finish the workwe have in hand before we begin something new.



It is different things to different people.
Meals and cooking.


Значение идиомы in hand