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take in hand

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English

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Etymology

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Possibly by analogy with a rider or stablehand taking the reins of a horse.

Verb

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take in hand (third-person singular simple present takes in hand, present participle taking in hand, simple past took in hand, past participle taken in hand)

  1. (UK) To take charge, especially for purposes of discipline or improvement.

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