a safe pair of hands
safe pair of hands
A trustworthy and competent person. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. That struggling company really needs a leader who is a safe pair of hands and can make some positive changes.
See also: hand, of, pair, safe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a safe pair of hands
mainly BRITISHIf someone is a safe pair of hands, they are good at their job and can be relied on not to make any serious mistakes. He was viewed as a reliable, solid politician — a safe pair of hands. Compare with in safe hands.
See also: hand, of, pair, safe
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- safe pair of hands
- the good oil
- good oil
- be in safe hands
- in safe hands
- up on (one's) ear
- chip
- chips
- Two Bob
- (as) dead as mutton