in hand

in hand  {adv.} или  {adj. phr.}

1. Под контролем.

The principal was happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand.

The baby-sitter kept the children well in hand.

Mabel was frightened when the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand and walked on.

Прот.: OUT OF HAND.

2. В твоем (чьём-либо) распоряжении; при себе. — Часто используется во фразе "cash in hand".

Tom figured that his cash in hand with his weekly pay would be enough to buy a car.

Ср.: ON HAND.

3. В работе; в чьем-либо "списке дел".