have a hand in

English

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Verb

have a hand in (third-person singular simple present has a hand in, present participle having a hand in, simple past and past participle had a hand in)

  1. (idiomatic) To contribute to, participate in, or influence.
    Things would be better if you let me have a hand in the planning process.
    It was clear she had a hand in this.
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