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at hand
Also, close or near at hand . Within easy reach, nearby, as in I like to keep my tools close at hand . [1300s]
Also, on hand . Nearby in time, soon, as in The day of judgment is at hand , or A change of administration is on hand . Also see on hand .
Example Sentences
I often have strong opinions about where we should go and how, and he thinks my questioning him represents a lack of trust or that he can’t handle the task at hand.
If the end is at hand, why worry too scrupulously over a life or two, or, for that matter, over the functioning of society?
If you're stuck for how to approach this period then don't worry, help is at hand.
I had all the hearing transcripts at hand.
Chu employs her considerable expertise to argue that criticism can and should leave behind theoretical nitpicking and address the big, dangerous global issues at hand.
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