
at hand
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English Dictionaryat handClose by, near
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Idiomsat handhappening or present at this time.
The space shuttle's crew must stay completely focused on the task at hand.
The list includes 21 legal cases, but none of them deal with the issue at hand.Etymology: from the literal meaning of at hand (= easily reached) [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
at handeasy to reach, nearby; to be close by
There were no tools at hand so I was unable to fix the stove.
I stopped working because I did not have any good tools at hand.
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at hand adv. phr. 1. Easy to reach; nearby.
When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. formal Coming soon; almost here.
Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲