in hand

phrase

1

: in one's possession or control

had matters well in hand

with money in hand

2

: in preparation

a new play in hand

3

: under consideration

took the matter in hand

Examples of in hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cruising along scenic Ocean Avenue is also a good idea during the fall, as is wandering Dock Square with a warm cider or coffee in hand. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Shelton, match point up for the biggest win of his life, ball in hand, looked up with a steely glint in his eyes. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Honey Deuces in hand, caviar chicken nuggets on deck, and yes, plenty of tennis whites in sight, the grounds have become something of a runway. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Raves in hand and a career-achievement narrative already set, Malkovich joins what is becoming a crowded Best Actor field. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in hand

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand