have a hand in

verb

To contribute to, participate in, or influence.

“It was clear she had a hand in this.”

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Meanings

verbhave 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)

present singular third person has a hand in · participle present having a hand in · participle past had a hand in · past had a hand in

  1. idiomaticTo contribute to, participate in, or influence.

    It was clear she had a hand in this.

    2 more examples

    Things would be better if you let me have a hand in the planning process.

    Jude Bellingham was England's star man, setting up the first goal for Jordan Henderson with a perfect cross after 38 minutes then having a hand in the second on the stroke of half-time, combining with Phil Foden as captain Harry Kane powered home his first of the tournament.

    2022 December 4, Phil McNulty, “England 3-0 Senegal”, in BBC Sport
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Chicago

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