have (someone or something) at hand
have (someone or something) at hand
To have someone or something nearby or physically within one's reach. Your mother wants to have you close at hand to help as she makes Thanksgiving dinner. I always have a glass of water at hand when I sleep, because I hate waking up thirsty.
See also: hand, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have (someone or something) about
- have about
- have around
- have (someone or something) around
- at hand
- make allowance for
- make allowance(s) for (someone or something)
- make allowances for somebody
- main squeeze
- in the midst of (something)