What does the idiom 'have your finger in the pie' mean?

[nyoman s panji]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #202 "Idioms about Food", question 5

Everyone knew that the politician had his 'finger in the pie' of many businesses around the city. What does 'finger in the pie' mean? ..........

(a) To be involved in something
(b) To be uninterested in something
(c) Wanting to get out of something

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #202 "Idioms about Food", answer 5

Everyone knew that the politician had his 'finger in the pie' of many businesses around the city. What does 'finger in the pie' mean? To be involved in something.

Correct answer: (a) To be involved in something
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pie is use because it is popular?

nyoman s panji

[Torsten]

If you have your finger in the pie, you are involved in something. It's an idiom.

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