This led to an embarrassing U-turn that further eroded Mr Brown’s image as a safe pair of hands to run the economy.

这导致了令人尴尬的大转折——进一步损坏了布朗游刃有余安全运转经济的形象。

Observers say he is considered a " safe pair of hands" .

观察家说他被认为是“安全的一双手”。

Colleagues regard him as a safe pair of hands.

【pair】同事们认为他办事可靠。