in good hands
Capably looked after
To be in good hands is to be under competent, trustworthy care.
The phrase reassures that someone or something will be well looked after: Don't worry about your mother—she's in good hands with Dr. Chen.
Insurance and medical contexts favor it, but it applies anywhere expertise or reliability matters: Leave the project with Sara; it's in good hands.
- comfortedGiven emotional relief
- dependableWorthy of trust
- safeFree from peril
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
- reassuredHad confidence restored
peace of mind · nurtured · shielded · trustworthy · guarded · qualified · supported · experienced · protected · cared for · looked after · sheltered · safety net · got your back · entrusted · capable · secure · skilled
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- reliabilityreliable, dependable, trustworthy, consistent, faithful
- safety phrasessafe, warning, danger, caution, careful
- Comfort Phrasescomfort food, comfort zone, creature comforts, home sweet home, safe and sound
- dependencedepend, depend on, dependency, rely, need
- skill idiomsknow the ropes, cut the mustard, on the ball, sharp as a tack, jack of all trades
in good handsneglected
Not given proper attention
abandoned · forsaken · mistreated · unattended · left high and dry
in good handsin danger
Exposed to potential harm
at risk · in jeopardy · in peril · vulnerable · exposed
in good handsmismanaged
Handled badly or incompetently
bungled · botched · mishandled · fumbled · let down
good, hands, hand, goodness, goods, handed, handy, handful, handily