Edward talks about a new student in the class. The new student is very popular and outshines everyone else. Edward admires the new student’s ability to grab people’s attention. Although he is still jealous and slightly threatened by the new student, Edward is learning to look at the bright side of the situation.

Hands down. He’s the best.
He has the upper hand.
It’s out of hand
I had to hand my job to someone else.
You have a free hand to do whatever I want.