turn your hand to

turn your hand to
turn your hand to
: to begin doing (something) usually in a skillful way : to start (a new activity, field of study, etc.)

an actress who has turned her hand to directing

After he left publishing, he turned his hand to law.

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Main Entry:hand

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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