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From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]
in hand
prep.phr.
1 In physical possession; at one's disposal. (from 10th c.)
2 Held in the hand or hands. (from 14th c.)
3 (lb en obsolete) In the presence of a particular person. 14th 19th
c.)
4 Under consideration; currently being dealt with or addressed. (from
14th c.)
5 under control. (from 18th c.)
6 (lb en snooker billiards pool) Of the cue ball: not on the table;
able to be positioned by the current player. (from 19th c.)
7 (lb en sports chiefly UK) Still to be played. (from 19th c.)