Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at the hand of
idiom
at thə hænd ʌv
Definition
In the control or direction of someone or something.
Examples
- The outcome of the negotiation was at the hand of the experienced mediator.
- Her success in the project was largely at the hand of her diligent teamwork.
- The fate of the initiative lies at the hand of the board members.
Meaning
This phrase implies that an action, situation, or fate is determined by someone else’s abilities or decisions.
Synonyms
- under the influence of
- at the mercy of
- in the control of
