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                           Phrase(s): 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.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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                           see HAVE A HAND IN.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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