the task at hand
noun phrase
: the work someone is doing now
I need to concentrate on the task at hand.
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Yeah, Robby had his mental breakdown in the middle of it, but overall, he was focused on the task at hand.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Screen-free spaces can improve focus on the task at hand, foster connection through face-to-face interactions, and encourage more physical movement.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the clock was ticking, as chefs teamed up by colored aprons were given 45 minutes to complete the task at hand.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
He’s terrified appropriately of the task at hand.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Screen-free spaces can improve focus on the task at hand, foster connection through face-to-face interactions, and encourage more physical movement.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the clock was ticking, as chefs teamed up by colored aprons were given 45 minutes to complete the task at hand.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
He’s terrified appropriately of the task at hand.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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“The task at hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20task%20at%20hand. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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