At hand
Both terms in one sentence
- They don't even get a non-speaking cameo even though they should be involved with the plot at hand, or at least present in the location.
Source: Absentee Actor -
And even before the war the ever present threat of demonic possession meant it was prudent to keep at least a sword at hand in case your family members or friends suddenly started trying to eat your brains.
Source: Everyone Is Armed - The TV crew at hand encourage her, and the once sweet-tempered girl becomes meaner and more aggressive than even Judy Jo, going as far as to repurpose the dress Blythe originally gave her dog Zoe as a birthday present to try to gain a competitive edge.
Source: Revenge Before Reason
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