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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

In hand or on hand

Hi,

I would be very grateful if you could explain the usage of "in hand", "on hand" and "at hand".

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He arrived late, fast food lunch in hand. (picture it) We don't have of that size on hand right now, but we can order some. My files are not really at hand, but I can go get them soom.

— Philip

  • He arrived late, fast food lunch in hand.
  • (picture it) We don't have of that size on hand right now, but we can order some.
  • My files are not really at hand, but I can go get them soom.
  • (not right here, not right now)
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He arrived late, fast food lunch in hand. (picture it)

We don't have of that size on hand right now, but we can order some.

My files are not really at hand, but I can go get them soom. (not right here, not right now)
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in hand - under control
on hand - available; present

at hand - within reach; imminent

Don't worry. We have the situation in hand.
That product is not currently on hand, but we can order it for you.

Celebrities will be on hand to help launch the new center for the arts.
I need a knife to cut this bread, but I don't have one at hand.
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