掌中
Meanings
1
in the palm of one's hand; within one's grasp
Literally inside one's hand; figuratively, something fully under one's control or easily manipulated. Often used in set phrases like 掌中に収める.
He has the company completely in the palm of his hand.
With that secret plan, he had the enemy in his grasp.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を掌中に収めるto bring something fully under one's control
He brought the company fully under his control.
- 〈物〉が掌中にあるto be within one's grasp or control
Victory is within our grasp.
Expressions
- 掌中の珠apple of one's eye; one's most precious treasure