the task at hand
noun phrase
: the work someone is doing now
I need to concentrate on the task at hand.
Examples of the task at hand in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Aoki conducts Thomas’ job interview as the two men hike a steep hill; Thomas eventually has to decide between asking questions, which takes up oxygen, or concentrating on the task at hand.
—
Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Focusing on the task at hand is my learning in life.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Keep the focus on the task at hand, until there’s truly a reason to party.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
But this Crystal Palace team did not let the history books distract them from the task at hand.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the task at hand
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Focusing on the task at hand is my learning in life.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Keep the focus on the task at hand, until there’s truly a reason to party.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 May 2025
But this Crystal Palace team did not let the history books distract them from the task at hand.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the task at hand
Cite this Entry
“The task at hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20task%20at%20hand. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share