take in hand
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take in hand
Where it comes from
Possibly by analogy with a rider or stablehand taking the reins of a horse.
verb takes in hand · taking in hand · took in hand · taken in hand
- To take charge of, especially for purposes of discipline or improvement. But thinke not thou that takest in hand to striue against God, that thou shalt escape vnpunished.
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verb to take charge
| Français | prendre en main |
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