in good hands
idiom
: in the care of a person or people who are able to take care of someone or something well
It's a great school where you know your kids are in good hands.
I'm confident the shop will be in good hands with you in charge.
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Despite Purdy's injury issues, the 49ers are 2-0 and look to be in good hands with Jones.
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
That lead was in good hands thanks to KP’s stout defense.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Tigers’ kicking game would appear to remain in good hands, as Meyer was rated as a five-star prep recruit by Chris Sailer Kicking.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The offense is in good hands with third-year starting quarterback Aidan Crawley (2,222 yards, 21 TDs).
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
That lead was in good hands thanks to KP’s stout defense.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Tigers’ kicking game would appear to remain in good hands, as Meyer was rated as a five-star prep recruit by Chris Sailer Kicking.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
The offense is in good hands with third-year starting quarterback Aidan Crawley (2,222 yards, 21 TDs).
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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“In good hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20good%20hands. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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