In your hand(s)/ in their hand(s)
Hello everyone,
Could you please tell me if the phrases "in your hand(s)" and "in their hand(s) are correctly used in the following sentences?
1. The choice is in your hand.
2. The choice is in your hands.
3. The choice is in their hand.
4. The choice is in their hands.
Regards,
JA
Top answer
Use the plural, eg in your hand s. The expression is normally used for something important and precious, eg His fate is in their hands eg My life is in your hands. For your examples, I'd more naturally say eg The choice is up to you.
- Use the plural, eg in your hand s.
- The expression is normally used for something important and precious, eg His fate is in their hands eg My life is in your hands.
- For your examples, I'd more naturally say eg The choice is up to you.
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Use the plural, eg in your hands.
The expression is normally used for something important and precious,
eg His fate is in their hands
eg My life is in your hands.
For your examples, I'd more naturally say eg The choice is up to you.
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