have (something) in (one's) hands



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have (something) in (one's) hands

To have under one's control, charge, or care; to have responsibility for something. With his father gone, Mike has the company's future in his hands.
See also: hand, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Junia-Biblical, Ancient Roman
Yanna-Greek
PyryPUY-ruyFinnish
JocelynJAHS-lin (English), JAHS-ə-lin (English)English, French
Cavan-English
Gennarino-Italian