Hand
Meaning: present, nearby, close, or easily accessible
Example: My parents are always on hand if we need a babysitter. Read on
Meaning: under control
Example: Don't worry about a thing; I've got it all in hand. I did it all online. Read on
Meaning: doing or about to do something illegal or wrong
Example: They caught him red-handed with his fingerprints all over the murder weapon. Read on
Meaning: out of control
Example: When the police arrived, they realised the party was getting out of hand. Read on
Meaning: from a different point of view
Example: It seems like a great building, on the other hand, you are displacing a lot of animals by building it. Read on
Meaning: to not be able to do anything about a situation
Example: The manager tried his best to explain the situation after such a terrible mess created by the employee in the account. In the end, his hands were tied and he had to fire the staff members responsible for the mistake. Read on
Meaning: to have the authority to make decisions over someone or something
Example: The man has an upper hand to his wife. It is reflected in the way he speaks with her. Read on
Meaning: if you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief
Example: All the kids should be kept busy while you are away; idle hands are the devil's tools. Read on
a dab hand at Meaning and Synonyms: – expert – adept at – one skillful at – a person who is an expert at a particular activity – … Read on
