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on hand
In one's possession, available, as in The business needs to have enough cash on hand . [c. 1100]
Present, as in Jim was always on hand to help . [Mid-1800s]
Soon, imminent. See at hand , def. 2.
Example Sentences
He is instead a television personality and outspoken Trump supporter who was on hand to … I honestly don’t know what.
He had some of the ingredients already on hand, but as he was going down the stairs to where the food processor was to make the mayonnaise, Baldwin recalled changing his mind.
Going into labour during a doctors' strike meant that, despite being in hospital, there was no expert help on hand once a complication emerged.
So here’s your assignment: take stock of whatever fruit you’ve got on hand.
Hundreds were on hand Sunday afternoon for the annual, multi-day event celebrating America’s sea services.
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