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Definition

To contribute to, participate in, or influence.

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In Context

  • "Things would be better if you let me have a hand in the planning process."
  • "It was clear she had a hand in this."
  • "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."
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Related Idioms

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neither here nor there

Having no influence or significance on the issue at hand.

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play a role

To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribut…

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have another think coming

To be deluded, to be mistaken; to need to rethink something one has de…

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have another thing coming

Alternative form of have another think coming.

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have at

To attack; to engage in combat with.

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have second thoughts

To change one's opinion, or be uneasy about a previous decision.
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