in hand · (a situation is) in sb's hands

shǒu lǐ

sh+ǒu·3rd tonel+ǐ·3rd tone

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Never trust a woman with a pistol in hand.

千万别相信一个手里拿手枪的女人。

What does he have in his hand?

他手里拿着什么?

She has a rose in her hand.

她手里拿着一朵玫瑰。

What is in your hands?

你手里的是什么？

People often say: "If something in your hand no longer feels right, it's better to let it go."

人们常说拿在手里没有感觉的东西还是放手的好。

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