Have a finger in every pie
phrase
Involved in many different activities or aspects, often in a way that is meddling.
He is a very busy man, it seems he has a finger in every pie in this town.
Often appears as...
- keep a finger in every pie
- try to have a finger in every pie
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Involved in many different activities or aspects, often in a way that is meddling.
He is a very busy man, it seems he has a finger in every pie in this town.
Often appears as...
- keep a finger in every pie
- try to have a finger in every pie
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Meddling Nuance
Implies interference in different things, not just involvement. Some may view it negatively.
He tends to meddle too much; always looking to have a finger in every pie.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
Used in casual or informal situations, might not suit formal writing or speech.
At family gatherings, Aunt June must have a finger in every pie, organizing everything!
Pro Tip 3/3Power and Control
Often implies a desire for control or influence in various activities or decisions.
As the CEO, she likes to have a finger in every pie to maintain control over the company's direction.
Pro Tip 1/3Meddling Nuance
Implies interference in different things, not just involvement. Some may view it negatively.
He tends to meddle too much; always looking to have a finger in every pie.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
Used in casual or informal situations, might not suit formal writing or speech.
At family gatherings, Aunt June must have a finger in every pie, organizing everything!
Pro Tip 3/3Power and Control
Often implies a desire for control or influence in various activities or decisions.
As the CEO, she likes to have a finger in every pie to maintain control over the company's direction.
Pro Tip 1/3Meddling Nuance
Implies interference in different things, not just involvement. Some may view it negatively.
He tends to meddle too much; always looking to have a finger in every pie.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
Used in casual or informal situations, might not suit formal writing or speech.
At family gatherings, Aunt June must have a finger in every pie, organizing everything!
Pro Tip 3/3Power and Control
Often implies a desire for control or influence in various activities or decisions.
As the CEO, she likes to have a finger in every pie to maintain control over the company's direction.
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