have\ a\ hand\ in

have\ a\ hand\ in
v. phr.
To have a part in or influence over; to be partly responsible for.

Sue's schoolmates respect her and she has a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council.

Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play.

Compare: finger in the pie

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