finger in the pie

📖 general
Meaning
To be involved in or have an influence on many different activities, especially when one is not supposed to.
Literal Meaning
A digit of a hand inserted into a baked dessert (pie).
Example
“He seems to have a finger in every pie in the company, always knowing what's going on in different departments.”

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