The idiom "on hand" has been in use since the late 16th century. Its origin is quite literal, referring to something that is physically present or readily available because it is being held or kept close at hand. This phrase is used to describe the quantity or amount of something that is readily available or in one's possession at a given time.

What is the origin of the idiom "on hand" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „on hand“ im Englischen

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