Have a finger in every pie

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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.
Visual representation of "have a finger in every pie" - Involved in many different activities or aspects, often in a way that is meddling.

Often appears as...

  • keep a finger in every pie
  • try to have a finger in every pie

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Idiomatic

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Meddling Nuance

Implies interference in different things, not just involvement. Some may view it negatively.

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He tends to meddle too much; always looking to have a finger in every pie.
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Informal Use

Used in casual or informal situations, might not suit formal writing or speech.

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At family gatherings, Aunt June must have a finger in every pie, organizing everything!
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Power and Control

Often implies a desire for control or influence in various activities or decisions.

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As the CEO, she likes to have a finger in every pie to maintain control over the company's direction.
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