get (one's) hand in (something)
1. To have a contributory role in something. It was pretty exciting to get my hand in launching the new business. If you get your hand in trading stolen goods, the cops will catch up to her eventually. It's pretty clear from the film's style that the producer got his hand in how it was directed.
2. To continue to do something in order to maintain a particular skill or ability. I've mostly stopped acting, but I will do a play occasionally, just to get my hand in. Yeah, my injury is an issue, but I still try to get my hand in yoga when I can. I have no desire to get my hand in car repairs anymore—I'm retired!
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