Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Close At Hand.
Close At Hand - as an adjective satellite
Close in time; about to occur
Example: "Retribution is at hand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
at handimminent12impendent14impending15Example Sentences
"The keys to the car were close at hand."
"I have a pen and paper close at hand for taking notes."
"The book I wanted to read was close at hand on the shelf."
"The solution to the problem was close at hand, I just needed to think about it for a moment."
"The store is close at hand, so we can easily buy what we need."