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
RomyRO-meeGerman, English
MarisMER-is, MAR-isEnglish (Rare)
Ampelios-Ancient Greek
Mehdi-Persian
RÓIsÍNROSH-eenIrish
AudreaAWD-ree-əEnglish (Rare)