safe pair of hands



safe pair of hands

A trustworthy and competent person. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. That struggling company really needs a leader who is a safe pair of hands and can make some positive changes.
See also: hand, of, pair, safe

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aristidesah-ree-STEE-dhes (Spanish), ə-reesh-TEE-dəsh (Portuguese), ə-reesh-CHEE-jəsh (Brazilian Portuguese)Ancient Greek (Latinized), Spanish, Portuguese
CheCHESpanish
Adlington['ædliŋtən]
Eurig-Welsh
Praxiteles-Ancient Greek
Molle-Medieval English