Have a hand in Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
HAV-uh HAND-in
hæv/ /æɪ/ /hˈænd/ /ˈɪn
HAV-uh HAND-in
Definition
To be involved in or to take part in something, especially by helping to make it happen.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiomatic and mildly informal expression, often used to suggest partial involvement, not full responsibility. Common in work, group, or creative contexts. Different from 'have a hand', which may refer to a physical hand or style.
Spanish: participar en - estar involucrado enPortuguese (BR): ter participação em - estar envolvido emPortuguese (PT): ter mão em - estar envolvido emChinese (Simplified): 参与 - 参与其中Chinese (Traditional): 參與 - 插手Hindi: हिस्सा लेना - भूमिका निभानाArabic: له دور في - شارك فيBengali: অংশ নেওয়া - জড়িত থাকাRussian: приложить руку - быть причастнымJapanese: 関わる - 手を貸すVietnamese: góp phần - tham gia vàoKorean: 관여하다 - 한몫하다Turkish: parmağı olmak - katkıda bulunmakUrdu: حصہ لینا - شامل ہوناIndonesian: turut campur - berperan
Example Sentences
She had a hand in planning the school event.
basic
Did you have a hand in writing this report?
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I had a hand in organizing the party last night.
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If you had a hand in this surprise, thank you so much!
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They say she had a hand in the project’s success.
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I wouldn’t be surprised if Mark had a hand in this decision.
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