In hand or on hand

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Allieso

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Hi,

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


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marper

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Hi,

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


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It s s an expression to explain advantages and disadvantage:
On one hand.......on the other hand.....
 

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There will always be an officer at hand/on hand should problems arise. Close by. At hand is more common.
I have the situation in hand. I am in control of it.
 
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