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at somebody's elbow

very near and convenient My kitchen is small and efficient with everything right at my elbow. Does the president have enough advisors at his elbow?

See also: elbow

at somebody's elbow

near someone, often in order to help them She hovered constantly at Charles's elbow to make sure he had everything he wanted.

See also: elbow

at (one's) elbow

Close at hand; nearby.

See also: elbow