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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Ohio State’s running game is in good hands with Peoples.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Regardless of what happens during the upcoming season, the Lakers will now be in good hands.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
But at least the cat was in good hands at the vet office.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
The 33-year-old McManus should still have several solid years left, meaning Green Bay should be in good hands for the foreseeable future.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Regardless of what happens during the upcoming season, the Lakers will now be in good hands.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
But at least the cat was in good hands at the vet office.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
The 33-year-old McManus should still have several solid years left, meaning Green Bay should be in good hands for the foreseeable future.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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