in der Hand
Translation
in one's hand, under control
Examples
Ich habe den Schlüssel in der Hand.
I have the key in my hand.
Er hat die Situation fest in der Hand.
He has the situation firmly under control.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) in der Hand haben/halten to have/hold sth. in one's hand She is holding a book in her hand.
((sth.acc)) in der Hand haben to have sth. under control The manager has the project under control.
Similar Words
Synonym (figurative): unter Kontrolle (under control); Antonym (figurative): außer Kontrolle (out of control)
Etymology
Literally 'in' + 'the hand'. 'Hand' is a direct cognate with English 'hand'.
Memory Tips
The literal meaning is easy. For the figurative meaning 'under control', imagine holding the reins of a horse 'in your hand'.