come to hand
The phrase 'come to hand' is an idiom often used to describe the unexpected availability or receipt of something.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To become available or accessible, often unexpectedly.
Example
- They used whatever tools came to hand during the emergency.
- A rare book came to hand while I was cleaning the attic.
B2Communication
(informal)To be received or taken into possession.
Example
- The letter finally came to hand after weeks of waiting.
- Important documents came to hand just in time for the meeting.
C1Horse Racing
(technical)To perform well or come under control.
Example
- The young horse came to hand quickly and won the race.
- With proper training, the horse will come to hand and compete effectively.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "come to hand":
lay hands onget one's hands onat handcome byin handcome to gripshand it toput one's hands onnear at handcome intocome aboutcome aroundcome tohand overcome to timecome throughcome upget hold ofcome athand downcome uponcome to a headlay hold ofcome roundcome acrossdeal a handhave a handle oncome up toon someone's handscome to batcome out in the washout of handcome income to terms withgive someone a hand