be in (one's) hands

be in (one's) hands

To be one's responsibility. You're an adult now—the decision to stay home from school is in your hands. I'll never get the promotion if the decision is in Tina's hands—she hates me!
See also: hand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • make a decision
  • make the call
  • landmark decision
  • agonize
  • agonize (oneself) over
  • agonize over
  • automated decision support
  • support
  • a fait accompli
  • fait accompli, a