"Given these circumstances I was thrilled to have an opportunity to keep my hand in science and to earn extra money, especially since at that time the income of instructors, such as my husband, was barely enough to support a young family ..."
"However,I particularly wish to do some occasional teaching to keep my hand in."
What's the meaning of "keep my hand in"?
Top answer
So as not to lose contact with sciences, So as to be still involved in them, I'd say.
— Pieanne
So as not to lose contact with sciences, So as to be still involved in them, I'd say.
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