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2011.02.23

Hello again! Here's an expression that uses the word “hand” to represent the ability to manage, control, or HAND-le a situation.

Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
HAVE (a situation) IN HAND   （ある状況を）うまく処理している、管理している

Explanation

  • If you have a situation in hand, you're handling it successfully.
  • have a situation in hand は、ある状況をうまく処理している、という意味です。

HAVE (a situation) IN HAND

examples

  1. Fortunately, the crisis is over, and we have the situation in hand now.
  2. Don't worry about a thing. I have it all well in hand.
  3. You told me you had everything in hand. So why are the phones still ringing off the hook?!

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