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
Eileen['aili:n]
Olivia['ɔliviə]
Zlatica-Croatian, Czech, Slovak
LÁIlÁ-Sami
Antwanan-TWAHNAfrican American
CaileanKA-lenScottish