B1 Idiom خنثی

essere in buone mani

to be in good hands

معنی

To be safely cared for.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Italy, this phrase is often used to validate a 'raccomandazione' (a personal referral). If someone says you are in good hands, they are often staking their own reputation on that person's skill. The phrase is famously associated with Allstate Insurance ('You're in good hands with Allstate'), making it feel very corporate and protective in an American context. While the concept exists, Japanese culture often emphasizes the 'omotenashi' (hospitality) of the provider rather than the 'hands' of the expert. The French version 'entre de bonnes mains' is used frequently in the culinary world to describe a kitchen under a new chef.

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Agreement is Key

Always remember that 'mani' is feminine plural. Even if you are talking about a male doctor, you say 'in buone mani'.

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Don't use 'dentro'

Using 'dentro' makes it sound like you are physically inside someone's palms. Stick to 'in'.

معنی

To be safely cared for.

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Agreement is Key

Always remember that 'mani' is feminine plural. Even if you are talking about a male doctor, you say 'in buone mani'.

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Don't use 'dentro'

Using 'dentro' makes it sound like you are physically inside someone's palms. Stick to 'in'.

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Upgrade to 'Ottime'

To sound more native and enthusiastic, use 'in ottime mani' (in excellent hands).

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'essere'.

Non preoccuparti per i tuoi gatti, con me ________ in buone mani.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sono

The subject is 'i tuoi gatti' (they), so the verb must be 'sono'.

Which of these is the correct feminine plural form of the idiom?

Il paziente è...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: in buone mani

'Mano' is feminine, so 'buone' and 'mani' must both be feminine plural.

Match the response to the situation.

Situazione: Ho paura di lasciare mio figlio al nido per la prima volta.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: È in buone mani.

The response refers to 'mio figlio' (he), so we use 'è'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Il meccanico sembra molto giovane.' B: 'Sì, ma è bravissimo. ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sei in buone mani

The idiom specifically uses 'mani'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use 'In Buone Mani'

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Health

  • Doctors
  • Surgeons
  • Nurses
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Family

  • Babysitters
  • Teachers
  • Grandparents
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Services

  • Mechanics
  • Lawyers
  • Architects

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'essere'. جای خالی A2

Non preoccuparti per i tuoi gatti, con me ________ in buone mani.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: sono

The subject is 'i tuoi gatti' (they), so the verb must be 'sono'.

Which of these is the correct feminine plural form of the idiom? Choose B1

Il paziente è...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: in buone mani

'Mano' is feminine, so 'buone' and 'mani' must both be feminine plural.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situazione: Ho paura di lasciare mio figlio al nido per la prima volta.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: È in buone mani.

The response refers to 'mio figlio' (he), so we use 'è'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Il meccanico sembra molto giovane.' B: 'Sì, ma è bravissimo. ________.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Sei in buone mani

The idiom specifically uses 'mani'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Yes, but usually only if the object requires expert care, like a vintage car or a precious heirloom.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Because 'mano' is a feminine noun, and its plural 'mani' is also feminine.

Yes, it is the direct opposite and means to be in the care of someone incompetent or dangerous.

عبارات مرتبط

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mettere le mani avanti

similar

To make excuses in advance.

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avere le mani d'oro

builds on

To be extremely skilled with one's hands.

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lavarsene le mani

contrast

To wash one's hands of something (refuse responsibility).

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essere in una botte di ferro

synonym

To be in a very safe/ironclad situation.

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