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in my hands vs on my hands

Both "in my hands" and "on my hands" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In my hands" is used when something is physically held or contained within the hands, while "on my hands" is used to describe something that is physically on the surface of the hands.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1561 views

in my hands

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when something is physically held or contained within the hands.

Examples:

  • I have the key in my hands.
  • She placed the book gently in my hands.
  • The sand slipped through my hands.
  • The responsibility is in my hands.
  • I feel the warmth of the cup in my hands.
  • Another book put that knowledge in my hands.
  • I finally had the third Box of Orden in my hands.
  • He saw me with the Fist in my hands.
  • Excelencia, I was born under a good shadow with a cape in my hands.
  • When I held your book in my hands, I felt so jealous my stomach hurt.
  • I had the boy in my hands.
  • No, you are in my hands.
  • This place is in my hands.
  • I want the dagger in my hands tomorrow.
  • He's like wet sauerkraut in my hands.
  • If only I had him in my hands to interrogate properly.
  • They're just putty in my hands, Alice.
  • My invention, right in my hands...
  • I have here, in my hands, my first fan letter.
  • Which means... your life is in my hands.
  • Your career is in my hands.
  • I have in my hands the last pharmaceutical Quaalude on Earth.
  • All of his secrets are right here in my hands.
  • They left it in my hands.
  • I have had you in my hands.

Alternatives:

  • in my possession
  • held by me
  • within my grasp
  • under my control
  • within my reach

on my hands

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe something that is physically on the surface of the hands.

Examples:

  • There is paint on my hands.
  • I have a ring on my hands.
  • She put lotion on my hands.
  • There are cuts on my hands.
  • I feel the weight of the world on my hands.
  • The last thing I need is another Tony Tucci on my hands.
  • I don't need another dead civilian on my hands.
  • Spray the hand sanitizer on my hands, when I raise them.
  • Otherwise, step on my hands.
  • I can still feel it on my hands.
  • The blood of innocents is on my hands.
  • - Keep the light on my hands, Scott.
  • See, these blisters... they form on my hands.
  • From here on out all I want on my hands is Callisto's blood.
  • Seems I got a homicide on my hands.
  • I already used antiperspirant on my hands.
  • I only use lotion on my hands.
  • But there is no wound on my hands.
  • Like you, I didn'tget anything on my hands.
  • I had white chalk on my hands - transfer from Gloria.
  • I have a major security breach on my hands.
  • I have a hostile witness on my hands.
  • Burns on my hands, Ears still ringing from the shelling.
  • Now it's on my hands and fingers.
  • His blood is on my hands.

Alternatives:

  • on my palms
  • on my skin
  • on the back of my hands
  • covering my hands
  • resting on my hands

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