To be involved in different activities and matters, to take interest in everything

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  • This expression deals with the thinking of the maker of this saying about those people who cannot decide for they what form of pie they actually want - peach, blueberry, pecan, they used to put finger in each pie, so that they can have a taste or flavor of each one. Relate this each pie with a different business, project or activity into which you put your fingers because you have interest in it which can earn you extra benefit.
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To run this real estate business, we really need to consult Mr. John because he has finger in every pie.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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