Also: not raise a finger, not lift a hand Meaning of Idiom ‘Not Lift a Finger’ To not lift a finger means to do nothing; to refuse to do something to help; to fail to make even a small effort; to refuse to perform some action or to exert oneself. Want to see more … Read more
Also: Flip someone the bird Give someone the finger Give someone the bird Give someone the one-finger salute Meaning of Idiom ‘Flip Someone Off’ To flip someone off means to hold up one’s hand with the palm facing towards you and with the fist closed, raise the middle finger. The general meaning is meant to … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Put Your (or one’s) Finger On Something’ To put one’s finger on something is to be able to understand something or know the reason for it; to describe something; to identify something. ,, Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This expression is usually used in the negative, as … Read more
Also: Green Fingers (UK) Meaning of Idiom ‘Green Thumb’ To have a green thumb means to have a special skill for gardening and the ability to make plants grow well. Usage While the UK version, green fingers is plural, the American version tends to be used in the singular. However, green thumbs can be used without changing the meaning. As well, … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘At Your (or one’s) Fingertips’ When something is at your fingertips it is in a convenient place, is easy to find or is readily available or accessible; easy to get and to use immediately. ,,, Usage This idiom is often used to refer to information that is readily accessible but can refer to many … Read more