How to Pronounce "finger in the pie"
expression
FIN-ger in thuh PYE
FIN-guh in thuh PYE
Definition
To be involved in or try to influence something, often in a situation where you might not belong or are not the main person responsible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpaɪ
British English
fˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIN-ger in thuh PYE
UK
FIN-guh in thuh PYE
Listen in Context
He has a finger in the pie at the local restaurant, even though he doesn't work there.
She wanted to have a finger in the pie in every school project.
Do you have a finger in the pie of this business?
My boss always has a finger in the pie when it comes to big decisions.