Idiom: at hand
Meaning
Idiom: at hand
- happening now or present at this time
- close or nearby
Example sentences
— We will have four nurses at hand to give flu shots to attendees who want them.
— Let’s talk about the actual problems we have at hand and worry about financial matters later.
— Exactly how many volunteers do we have at hand today?
— The time to decide my major is finally at hand but after two years of university, I still have no idea what I want to study.
— Here's my phone number—just remember that help is always at hand 24 hours a day if you need it.
— Your daughter should always keep her inhaler at hand so she can use it as needed.
— I always keep a bottle of water close at hand so that I can stay hydrated throughout the day.
— Luckily there was enough hand sanitizer at hand to fill all of the emergency supply kits.
Synonyms
- next to
- near to
- at one's disposal
- on deck
- at one's fingertips
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