A hand in Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
uh HAND-in
æɪ/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɪn
uh HAND-in
Definition
If you have 'a hand in' something, you are involved in making it happen or have helped with it.
Usage & Nuances
'A hand in' is informal and usually followed by 'something'. It can be positive or negative: 'She had a hand in the project' or 'He had a hand in the mistake.' Often used to indicate some level of responsibility or participation.
Spanish: participación - implicaciónPortuguese (BR): participação - envolvimentoPortuguese (PT): participação - envolvimentoChinese (Simplified): 参与 - 插手Chinese (Traditional): 參與 - 插手Hindi: हिस्सा - योगदानArabic: دور - مشاركةBengali: ভূমিকা থাকা - অংশ নেওয়াRussian: приложить руку - быть причастнымJapanese: 関わる - 手を貸すVietnamese: góp phần - tham giaKorean: 관여하다 - 일조하다Turkish: katkısı olmak - parmağı olmakUrdu: کردار ہونا - ہاتھ ہوناIndonesian: turut campur - berperan
Example Sentences
I had a hand in planning the party.
basic
She had a hand in writing that book.
basic
Did you have a hand in this drawing?
basic
I think he had a hand in making that decision.
natural
Everyone had a hand in the success of the team.
natural
I didn’t have a hand in that mess, I promise.
natural