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Maj Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Hand

What does take someone in hand mean? Is is the same as holding hands?
  

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You can take/have someone or something in hand. It means you take/have them under control. "

— Miriam

  • You can take/have someone or something in hand.
  • It means you take/have them under control.
  • "
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You can take/have someone or something in hand. It means you take/have them under control.
"You should take that naughty son of yours in hand."
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Thank you for the advice. The poor thing is so frightened of spiders!
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