expression, godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
fall into someone's hands; be captured; be at someone's mercy
Describes a person or thing coming under another's control, often with a sense of vulnerability or danger. Can be used literally for capture or figuratively for being in someone's power.
敵のスパイがついに警察の手に掛かった。
The enemy spy finally fell into the hands of the police.
大事な書
The important documents ended up in the hands of a rival company.