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Meaning of in safe hands | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In the possession of, or protected by, someone who can be trusted.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Suomi turvassa
Français entre de bonnes mains sous bonne escorte
Nederlands in goede handen in veilige handen
Русский в надёжных рука́х

Examples

“Don't worry⟳: I gave the necklace to a friend of mine. It's in safe hands.”
“I told the president that I'm glad the future of the country is in safe hands.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

in school in season in season and out of season in secret in series in service

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