in good hands
idiom
: in the care of a person or people who are able to take care of someone or something well
It's a great school where you know your kids are in good hands.
I'm confident the shop will be in good hands with you in charge.
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Leaning on his staff, Albin believes that Charlotte is in good hands and is looking to bring a winning culture to a program that hasn’t qualified for a bowl game since 2019.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Ray’s shadow investigation is in good hands for the time being.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The El Salvadoran president then posted on social media that the comfort on display was evidence that Abrego Garcia was in good hands.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Portland’s defense is in good hands, even when the games no longer matter.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Ray’s shadow investigation is in good hands for the time being.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
The El Salvadoran president then posted on social media that the comfort on display was evidence that Abrego Garcia was in good hands.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Portland’s defense is in good hands, even when the games no longer matter.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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“In good hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20hands. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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