have something in hand

Related to word: hand

Idiom

Definition

  1. To have something well-organized or under control.

    將某事安排妥當或處於掌控之中。

    • The negotiation team stated that they had the entire negotiation process in hand.

      談判團隊表示他們已經完全掌握了整個談判過程。

    • The manager assured the team that she had the project's progress in hand.

      經理向團隊保證,她已經掌握了專案的進度。

    • Despite initial delays, we now have the situation completely in hand.

      儘管最初有所延誤,我們現在已經完全掌控了局面。

  2. To have something available, not yet used or expended.

    尚未使用,仍可使用。

    • We had some extra money in hand to spend during the holidays.

      我們手頭有一些額外的錢可以在假期裡花。

    • I always keep spare parts in hand in case they are needed.

      我總是手頭備有備用零件,以防需要用到。

    • With extra resources in hand, we can complete this project faster.

      手頭有額外的資源,我們可以更快完成這個項目。