have (something) in (one's) hands

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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.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
MÄDchen	-	Various
Alfonsina	-	Italian
Ganymede	-	Greek Mythology (Anglicized)
Jaxon	JAK-sən	English (Modern)
Dennison	['denisn]
Liisu	LEE:-soo	Estonian