In Hand (Adverb)
Meaning
Under control; "the riots were in hand".
Examples
- The fire department reported that the blaze was in hand and would be fully extinguished within the hour.
- Once the police arrived, the situation was quickly brought in hand and order was restored.
- The project manager assured the client that the budget was in hand and the deadlines would be met.
- After a series of skilled maneuvers, the pilot announced that the emergency was in hand.
- With the paramedics attending to the injured passengers, the emergency situation was rapidly brought in hand.