adverbial phrase / adjective phrase
à mão / disponível / em estoque
1. readily available or present; in one's possession
I have some cash on hand for emergencies.
Tenho dinheiro à mão para emergências.
2. physically present at a location or event
The manager will be on hand to help with any questions.
O gerente estará presente para ajudar com dúvidas.
3. in stock or available for immediate use
Do you have any extra batteries on hand?
Você tem pilhas extras em estoque?
4. currently being dealt with or under consideration
The issue at hand requires immediate attention.
A questão em questão requer atenção imediata.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'on hand' is a practical phrase used in business, retail, and everyday situations to indicate availability and presence. In Brazil, it's commonly used in commercial contexts, while in the USA it appears frequently in business communications and emergency preparedness contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
at hand - closely related to the issue being discussed
in hand - under control or being managed
close at hand - near in time or space
keep something on hand - maintain a supply of something
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