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have a hand in

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To contribute to, participate in, or influence.

idiomatic

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Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

have a handle on have a hard time have a hard time of it have a head for have a head on one's shoulders have a heart

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