take a hand in
take a hand in (something)
To be involved or influential in the planning, creation, or execution of something. It's pretty clear from the film's style that the producer had a hand in how it was directed. I'd like to take a hand in planning the party, if that's all right.
See also: hand, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take a hand in something
to help with something; to participate in something. Would you take a hand in this work? We need your efforts. Ted refused to take a hand in the preparations for the evening meal.
See also: hand, take
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
take a hand in
become influential in determining something; intervene. 1988 Shetland Times The amenity trust is also taking a hand in restoring two old gravestones in the Ollaberry kirkyard.
See also: hand, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
have/take a hand in something/in doing something
be involved in something, especially something bad, wrong, etc: We think all three of you had a hand in planning the robbery. So, come on, confess. I’m sure he had a hand in creating this problem.See also: hand, have, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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