Be in the gift of somebody

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To be in someone's control to give or grant as they please.

The management of the property is in the gift of the landlord
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Often appears as...

  • be in the gift of the employer
  • be in the gift of the government

Usage tips

Formal

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Power Implication

This phrase suggests that someone has the power or authority to grant something within their capacity.

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The allocation of funds is in the gift of the finance director.
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Exclusive Right

Implies that only the person or entity mentioned has the exclusive right to give or withhold the particular thing.

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Admission to the elite club is in the gift of its members.
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Not Transferable

The control to grant something is not usually transferable; it is specific to the person or role.

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The scholarships are in the gift of the department chair alone.
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