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To make or lose a substantial amount of money very rapidly.

• They've been making money hand over fist since they started selling their products online.

In close collaboration or collusion, often implying a dishonest or underhanded partnership.

• The two companies have been working hand in glove for years; their interests are intertwined.

To have something well-organized or under control.

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

Close by and readily available to provide assistance or be used when needed.

• A medical team was on hand, ready to provide assistance in case of emergencies.

To have barely enough money to survive, with no extra for savings or luxuries.

• Due to the high unemployment rate, many families are now living from hand to mouth.

In a state of being beyond control.

• The project's budget is out of hand; we need to re-evaluate the spending.

To be extremely busy and occupied with numerous tasks or responsibilities, leaving little to no time for other activities.

• Since she took on the new project, she's had her hands full and barely has time to rest.

To maintain strict and careful control over something or someone.

• The manager must keep a firm hand on the project's budget to ensure it does not go over the limit.

This phrase is used to introduce two contrasting points of view or two different aspects of a situation, often to present a balanced argument.

• On the one hand, the new policy might stimulate economic growth, but on the other hand, it could also lead to inflation.

Close in time or physical proximity; readily available.

• With the deadline at hand, we need to pick up the pace.

To maintain proficiency in a skill or activity through regular practice.

• She takes on occasional translation jobs just to keep her hand in.

Currently being worked on or actively managed.

• The project is progressing well, with all the details in hand.

To donate or contribute money, often to a person or organization in need.

• Faced with the sudden disaster, many people put their hands in their pockets generously.

To have a difficult situation that requires attention or management.

• If the company continues to ignore customer feedback, they will have a major PR crisis on their hands.

To be closely connected or associated with something else, often occurring simultaneously or as a direct consequence.

• High risk often goes hand in hand with high reward.

In a manner of holding hands or figuratively, working together or at the same time.

• The children walked hand in hand through the park.

Describing a situation where people are very close to each other, almost within touching distance.

• In the crowded concert venue, the fans were standing almost hand to hand.

To catch or seize someone, often with the implication of anger or retaliation.

• If I get my hands on the thief who stole my wallet, I will not let him get away with it.

When someone's hands are tied, it means they are unable to act or behave as they would prefer due to restrictions or limitations.

• Although I understand the situation, my hands are tied, and I can’t directly help you.

The task or issue that requires immediate attention or is currently being dealt with.

• We must focus on the job in hand to ensure it's completed on time.

To acknowledge the truth of something negative or to admit to making a mistake.

• I have to hold my hands up; I was wrong about this.

To achieve victory or defeat an opponent with great ease and without difficulty.

• Our team won the game hands down yesterday with an overwhelming advantage.

To suffer harm or mistreatment inflicted by a particular person or group.

• Many innocent civilians suffered at the hands of warlords during the war.

A person who can be trusted to handle important tasks competently and reliably, without making errors.

• Given his consistent excellent performance, everyone considers him a safe pair of hands.

To acknowledge that someone has been very successful or skillful and deserves admiration.

• I have to hand it to him; he completed this project in such a short amount of time.

In sports, a team that has a game in hand has one or more games left to play than another team, which provides them an opportunity to gain more points in a competition.

• Manchester United are currently fifth in the league, but they have a game in hand over the teams in the top four, so they still have a chance to qualify.

to come into possession of or find something, often after a search.

• I spent hours trying to get my hands on my keys.

To assume control or responsibility for someone or something, often with the intention of improving a situation or behavior.

• Since he took the project in hand, everything has become organized.