← Back to search

Meaning of in one's own hands | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Under one's control; Such that any outcome depends on one's own actions.

Examples

“The margin of victory means England's fate in League B Group 2 is in their own hands. Beat the Republic Of Ireland and they will be back in the top tier, sparing Tuchel the possibility of a play-off in March.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

in one's own right in one's own world in one's pocket in one's right mind in one's sights in one's sleeve