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Definition take someone in hand in British English

take someone in hand phrase

phrase
1

to start controlling someone who has been behaving badly

Example

If anyone caused any trouble, the local policeman took them in hand.

Synonyms and related words
bureaucratise bureaucratize micromanage
Definition take someone in hand in British English