In the hands of somebody

preposition

Under the control or influence of someone.

The company's future is now in the hands of the new CEO.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - Under the control or influence of someone

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of the police
  • in the hands of the judge
preposition

Dependent on someone for an outcome.

The decision is in the hands of the committee.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - Dependent on someone for an outcome

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of the jury
  • in the hands of the board

Usage tips

General,Academic

preposition

Being taken care or managed by someone.

Our safety is in the hands of the security team.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - Being taken care or managed by someone

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of experts
  • in the hands of professionals
preposition

In the possession of someone.

The secret documents were in the hands of the enemy.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - In the possession of someone

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of the rightful owner
  • in the hands of the thief
preposition

Under the control or influence of someone.

The company's future is now in the hands of the new CEO.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - Under the control or influence of someone

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of the police
  • in the hands of the judge
preposition

Dependent on someone for an outcome.

The decision is in the hands of the committee.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - Dependent on someone for an outcome

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of the jury
  • in the hands of the board

Usage tips

General,Academic

preposition

Being taken care or managed by someone.

Our safety is in the hands of the security team.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - Being taken care or managed by someone

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of experts
  • in the hands of professionals
preposition

In the possession of someone.

The secret documents were in the hands of the enemy.
Visual representation of "in the hands of somebody" - In the possession of someone

Often appears as...

  • in the hands of the rightful owner
  • in the hands of the thief
Definition 1 of 4
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Authority Over

Indicates who is making important decisions or changes.

Illustration for Authority Over
With the project in the hands of Sarah, we saw significant progress.
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Responsibility

Implies a level of responsibility for outcomes rests with the person.

Illustration for Responsibility
In the hands of the new government, policies began to shift.
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Authority Over

Indicates who is making important decisions or changes.

Illustration for Authority Over
With the project in the hands of Sarah, we saw significant progress.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Responsibility

Implies a level of responsibility for outcomes rests with the person.

Illustration for Responsibility
In the hands of the new government, policies began to shift.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Authority Over

Indicates who is making important decisions or changes.

Illustration for Authority Over
With the project in the hands of Sarah, we saw significant progress.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Responsibility

Implies a level of responsibility for outcomes rests with the person.

Illustration for Responsibility
In the hands of the new government, policies began to shift.
Visual representation of the word "In the hands of somebody"

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