‘On hand’ is a very common expression in all types of english. But British english is what you’re thinking of. I happen to think ‘on tow’ makes a lot more sense than in tow, as a shorthand for ‘on a tow rope/line’ whereas in danger is a shorthand for ‘in a situation or place of danger’.
‘On hand’ is a very common expression in all types of english. But British english is what you’re thinking of. I happen to think ‘on tow’ makes a lot more sense than in tow, as a shorthand for ‘on a tow rope/line’ whereas in danger is a shorthand for ‘in a situation or place of danger’.