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I have at hand vs I have to hand

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'I have at hand' means that something is available or accessible, while 'I have to hand' means that something is physically nearby or within reach.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 2687 views

I have at hand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is available or accessible for immediate use or reference.

Examples:

I have all the necessary documents at hand.
The information you need is at hand in this report.

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That is all the information that I have at hand on the history of rules of origin.
I have very important things at hand.
I have a task at hand.
To make Glaber suffer as I have at his hand is a thing I have craved more than air and breath.
It's all I have on hand at the moment.
I have seen at first hand the continual bombings of the north-south railway lines over the past 30 years due to the Troubles.
I have seen at first hand how the numerous Moroccan Jews in Israel are providing the most reliable bridge between Israel and the Islamic country of Morocco.
- Now I have to shoot at your hands.
Once again, I have been defeated at the hands of Serena Van Der Woodsen.
I have my hands full at the U.S. Attorney's office right now.
Coming from Northern Ireland, I have seen that at first hand.
I have seen at first hand in our Committee on Constitutional Affairs that the great majority of government representatives support the reinforcement of the role played by the European Union and are demanding that.
Throughout this working year, I have experienced at first hand the vehemence and the passion of the political debate on this subject.
In my meetings with representatives of producer associations and individual producers I have seen at first hand how determined they are to maintain tobacco production in their regions.
I want to have everything at hand... so that as soon as he comes out...
I have taught and researched in the United States. I have seen workfare at first hand.
But I have known loss at the hands of those men
As the rapporteur for Bulgaria over the past six years, I have seen at first hand the progress that has been made in transforming the economy, the political system and the administrative structures of that country.
Can I have a look at your hands for a moment?
In view of the fact that this kind of inconvenience to passengers occurs repeatedly, and given that the incidents reported in my questions are merely ones that I have experienced at first hand, will the Commission say whether: -

Alternatives:

I have available
I have within reach
I have accessible

I have to hand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is physically nearby or within reach.

Examples:

I have the tools to hand for the job.
The book you are looking for is to hand on the shelf.

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I have to hand it to her, Michelle really came through.
I have to hand it to you, Mr. Sosa.
I have a letter addressed to jinx shannon, and I have to hand it to her personally.
Therefore, I have to hand this over to the right person, he, who is the one.
This is some white paper I have to hand out tonight.
Now, I have to hand these off to my courier for disposal.
I have to hand it to you - almost worked.
Great, now I have to hand sew everything.
I'm his grandfather and unfortunately I have to hand him back now.
I have to hand it to you, Clarence, this is not nose garbage.
Now, I have to hand these off to my courier for disposal.
Listen, I have to hand in my yearbook form Before sixth period.
In this instance I have to hand it to the communists.
I have to hand it to you, Ryan, you humans do possess the superior intellect.
I have to hand it to you - it's exactly what the boss asked for.
I have to hand it to you - it's exactly what the boss asked for.
I have to hand it to you delicious, absolutely delicious.
I would say to the Commissioner that I have to hand a copy of the Commission's working document on the proposals.
I have to hand it to you, Tom.
So unless you can prove it isn't, I have to hand you over to the cops and tell them it probably is.

Alternatives:

I have nearby
I have within reach
I have close by

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