in hand
in ˈhand idiom
1. if you have time or money in hand, it is left and available to be used
•We managed to redecorate the house and still have some savings in hand.
•She completed the first part of the exam with over an hour in hand.
2. if you have a particular situation in hand, you are in control of it
•Don't worry about the travel arrangements— everything is in hand.
3. the job, question, etc. in hand is the one that you are dealing with
•Please confine your comments to the topic in hand.
4. if sb works a week, month, etc. in hand, they are paid for the work a week, etc. after they have completed it
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