Dołożyć rękę
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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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