Have A Hand In (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Have A Hand In (something) Idiom mean?

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have a hand in (something) What does have a hand in (something) mean?	be partly responsible for something	I think that the woman had a hand in getting her friend fired from her job.
have a hand in (something) What does have a hand in (something) mean?	to be involved or play a part in (doing something)	The new teacher has a hand in the recent changes to the cafeteria rules.
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green belt What does "green belt" mean?	an area of fields and trees around a town	Our city has a policy to increase the green belt around the city.

hammy What does "hammy" mean?	hamstring(s).	I pulled a hammy while running away from that mugger.
keep the home fires burning What does "keep the home fires burning" mean?	keep things going as usual while someone is away	"Don`t worry about anything. I will stay home and keep the home fires burning while you are on your holiday."
dangerous offender What does "dangerous offender" mean?	a person who has been convicted of a violent or sexual crime and is a continuimg threat to others	Several dangerous offenders escaped from the prison last week.
box What does "box" mean?	computer; desktop computer.	How many boxes do we have in storage now? Do any work?
be all ears What does "be all ears" mean?	to listen eagerly and carefully	The boy was all ears when the teacher described the circus.
like taking candy from a baby What does "like taking candy from a baby" mean?	very easy to do	I asked the department store to refund the money for my goods and they agreed. It was like taking candy from a baby.
Squared away What does "Squared away" mean?	Being prepared or ready for business or tasks at hand. Having the proper knowledge, skill and equipment to handle your assignment or station. 'He is a great addition to the squad; he is squared away.'
foot the bill What does "foot the bill" mean?	to pay for something	The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris.

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Have A Hand In (something) Idiom