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Davidrock65 Posted 20 years ago
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Whats the difference between on hand, in hand and at hand?
A. We want to ensure that help is (in/on/at) hand for all children suffering abuse.
B. A 1200-strong military force will be (on/in/at) hand to monitor the ceasefire.
C. I feel safer having a gun (at/in/on) hand.
D. He always kept a supply of firewood (on/in/at) hand
E. Teachers are always (in/on/at) hand to give help to any child who needs it.
F. Despite the pressures we are determined to get on with the job (on/in/at) hand.
G. Extra supplies will be (on/at/in) hand, should they be needed.
H. Emergency services should be (on/in/at)hand in case there's any trouble.
Could you please explain the difference between them?
B. A 1200-strong military force will be (on/in/at) hand to monitor the ceasefire.
C. I feel safer having a gun (at/in/on) hand.
D. He always kept a supply of firewood (on/in/at) hand
E. Teachers are always (in/on/at) hand to give help to any child who needs it.
F. Despite the pressures we are determined to get on with the job (on/in/at) hand.
G. Extra supplies will be (on/at/in) hand, should they be needed.
H. Emergency services should be (on/in/at)hand in case there's any trouble.
Could you please explain the difference between them?
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Davidrock65 A. We want to ensure that help is ( in/ on /at ) hand for all children suffering abuse. B.
- Davidrock65 A.
- We want to ensure that help is ( in/ on /at ) hand for all children suffering abuse.
- B.
- A 1200-strong military force will be ( on /in/at ) hand to monitor the ceasefire.
- C.
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Davidrock65A. We want to ensure that help is (in/on/at) hand for all children suffering abuse.
B. A 1200-strong military force will be (on/in/at) hand to monitor the ceasefire.
C. I feel safer having a gun (at/in/on) hand.
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