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In somebody’s capable, safe, etc. hands

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Trust Implied

The phrase often suggests that something or someone is being entrusted to a reliable person.

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I've left the servers in Sophie's capable hands; she’s a tech wizard.
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Responsibility Transfer

It indicates that responsibility for something has been passed on to someone else.

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The CEO retired, leaving the company in safe hands with the new management.
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Reassurance

The phrase is used to reassure someone that they need not worry about the outcome.

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Your pets are in loving hands with our sitter while you're away.
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