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  What it means

  “To have a hand in something.” To contribute to or be involved in something — often used when someone has played a part in causing a problem or bringing about a result.

  Vocabulary

  • dołożyć — to add, to contribute (perfective)
  • ręka — hand

  Grammar note

  'Rękę' is accusative of 'ręka'. 'Dołożyć do czegoś rękę' — to put one's hand to something, to have a hand in it.

  Cultural context

  Can be positive (contributing to a success) or negative (having a hand in causing trouble).

  Intermediate

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