in the gift of

in the gift of (someone)

dated Down to a specific person's authority, intention, or inclination to distribute or award. These titles of nobility are in the gift of the monarch, rather than being determined by birthright.
See also: gift, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the gift of

(of a church living or official appointment) in the power of someone to award.
See also: gift, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • in the gift of (someone)
  • have half a mind to (do something)
  • have half a mind to do something
  • have half a notion to (do something)
  • have half a notion to do
  • notion
  • pearly
  • half a mind
  • have a good/half a mind to, to
  • babysit with (someone or something)