手の内

てのうち

palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control

Also written 手のうち

Meanings

Noun
palm (of one's hand)
skill
(in one's) grip; (under one's) control; (in one's) pocket
one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards; one's scheme
one's hand

Example sentences

手ての内うちを明あかしなさい。

Show your cards.
勝利しょうりはまだ手ての内うちにない。

The win is still not in the bag.
手ての内うちを明あかして正直しょうじきな答こたえをくれよ。

Lay your cards on the table and give me a straight answer!
あなたの運命うんめいは私わたしの手ての内うちにあるのよ。

Your fate is in my hands.