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2011.02.22

A major U.S. insurance company has been using the slogan “You're in good hands with (name of insurance company)” for years. That should help you to understand the sense of safety and security that today's expression conveys.

Today's LessonCATEGORY: イディオム
IN GOOD HANDS   安全な状態で

Explanation

  • To be in good hands is to be taken good care of by someone you can trust.
  • in good hands は、誰か信頼できる人に、しっかりと管理されている状態、つまり、安全な状態をさします。

IN GOOD HANDS

examples

  1. She's one of the best real-estate agents in the business. You're in good hands.
  2. Your money is in good hands. Dan's been my broker for years.
  3. (at a doggy hotel)
    Don't worry, your pet will be in good hands here.
  4. The company is in good hands with the new CEO, Max Berlitz, and his hand-picked leadership team.

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