the task at hand

noun phrase

: the work someone is doing now
I need to concentrate on the task at hand.

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Going beyond the list of ten, the key here is to resist the temptation to delegate when the task at hand requires CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox. Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Credit to the players for not letting any outside noise affect their play, and credit to Willard for keeping his guys focused on the task at hand. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025 Known for his meticulous direction, Perry also brings a lightness to the set, keeping the mood playful while maintaining a focus on the task at hand. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025 The most effective oaths spelled out the specific behavior being sought from the task at hand — in this case, accurately reporting final income from the sorting task. Iese Business School, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the task at hand

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“The task at hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20task%20at%20hand. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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