at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
1.
close by; near
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I always keep a dictionary at hand when I'm writing.
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Help is at hand, don't worry.
2.
about to happen; imminent
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The exams are at hand, so I need to study hard.
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A major change is at hand for the company.