B1💬 Everyday Life
Avere le mani in pasta
To have a hand in something
Literal Translation
"To have one's hands in the dough"
What it means
To be involved in something / to have a hand in something
Example in context
"Lui ha le mani in pasta in molti affari della città."
"He has a hand in many of the city's businesses."
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