
Take somebody in hand
Authoritative Role
Used when someone must control a situation by guiding or directing others.
The captain had to take his team in hand to ensure they played by the rules.
Responsibility Shift
Indicates a situation where someone assumes control over something usually handled by another.
With the teacher ill, the substitute had to take the class in hand. WordUp Chrome Extension
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