come to hand

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Definition

Phrasal verb: - To become available or accessible; to be found or obtained, often without a deliberate search. It implies something appearing or being presented, typically in a convenient or timely manner. - To be revealed or disclosed; to become known or apparent, often after being hidden or unknown.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used to describe the moment when an object is found or when information becomes known. It often carries a sense of serendipity or the natural conclusion of a process of discovery.

Examples
  • "I was looking for a pen, and this one just came to hand." (To become available/accessible)
  • "The missing documents came to hand while we were cleaning the office." (To be found)
  • "After years of research, the final piece of evidence came to hand." (To be obtained)
  • "The truth about the incident finally came to hand during the investigation." (To be revealed/disclosed)
Advanced Usage
  • Passive Construction: While less common, it can be used passively.
    • "No further information has come to hand regarding the case."
  • Formal/Report Writing: Frequently used in formal, written contexts like reports or updates to state what information is currently available.
    • "The following report is based on all intelligence that has come to hand as of this date."
Variants and Related Words
  • Come to light (phrasal verb): A very close synonym, specifically and almost exclusively used for information, facts, or truths being revealed or discovered.
    • "New facts have come to light that change the story completely."
  • Surface (verb): To appear or become evident after being concealed.
  • Materialize (verb): To appear suddenly or in a way that seems unexpected.
Synonyms
  • Be found
  • Be discovered
  • Turn up
  • Emerge
  • Become available
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Come across: To find or encounter something or someone by chance.
    • "I came across your keys on the kitchen table."
  • Turn up: To be found, especially after being lost.
    • "Don't worry, your glasses will turn up somewhere."
Related Idioms
  • Fall into one's lap: To be obtained without any effort.
    • "This amazing opportunity just fell into my lap."
  • At one's fingertips: Immediately available or accessible.
    • "With this database, all the client information is at your fingertips."
Verb
  1. be revealed or disclosed
    • The truth finally came to light

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