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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The Tigers’ kicking game would appear to remain in good hands, as Meyer was rated as a five-star prep recruit by Chris Sailer Kicking.
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The takeaway Milwaukee’s food-loving community can breathe a sigh of relief: the former Ardent space is in good hands, bringing new life and flavor to the dining room and this part of the east side neighborhood.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The offense is in good hands with third-year starting quarterback Aidan Crawley (2,222 yards, 21 TDs).
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Arch Manning Took Shot at UVA During Cavaliers' Recruitment
Sanders' offense is seemingly in good hands after Shedeur Sanders took off to the NFL.
—Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The takeaway Milwaukee’s food-loving community can breathe a sigh of relief: the former Ardent space is in good hands, bringing new life and flavor to the dining room and this part of the east side neighborhood.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The offense is in good hands with third-year starting quarterback Aidan Crawley (2,222 yards, 21 TDs).
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Arch Manning Took Shot at UVA During Cavaliers' Recruitment
Sanders' offense is seemingly in good hands after Shedeur Sanders took off to the NFL.
—Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in good hands
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“In good hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20hands. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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