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Difference between Hold something in hand and Hold something in the hand

admin Confusing Phrases

hold something in hand—

1. keep smth. with the hand:

  • Carter turned back and waved the chart he was holding in hand.

2. have smth. at one’s disposal; keep smth. in reserve:

  • Father has decided to hold ￡500 in hand in case of a business emergency.

hold something in the hand— = hold something in hand 1:

  • “Where did that rose come from?” James inspected the rose he was holding in the hand.