English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "we both have a hand in it" Mean?
Learn what "we both have a hand in it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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We both have a hand in it.
It means both people are partly responsible for the situation.
From Under Her Control, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is admitting that both people share responsibility for what happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this when sharing blame or discussing mutual responsibility. It is idiomatic and useful, but it is less likely to be searched as a fixed phrase than simpler alternatives.
Better ways to say it
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We both have a hand in it.
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We're both involved in it.
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We're both responsible for it.
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