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

Meaning

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

Example sentences

手の内を明かしなさい。

Show your cards.
手の内を明かして正直な答えをくれよ。

Lay your cards on the table and give me a straight answer!
あなたの運命は私の手の内にあるのよ。

Your fate is in my hands.