This is lesson 13 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 13- Idioms on Fingers and Thumbs
1- Point the finger at sb/sth = To accuse someone or something of being responsible for a problem or wrongdoing.
When the project failed, everyone started to point the finger at James.
2- Get your finger out = To stop being lazy or slow and start working harder.
If you don’t get your finger out, you’ll miss the deadline again.
3- Keep your fingers crossed = To hope that things will happen in the way you want.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I get the job.
4- Put my finger on (find) = To identify something precisely, especially the cause of a problem.
I can’t put my finger on what’s wrong, but something feels off.
5- Twist something/someone round his/her little finger =To easily influence or manipulate him/her.
She can twist him round her little finger, he always does whatever she wants.
6- At your fingertips = Easily accessible or available.
With modern technology, information is at your fingertips.
7- Stick out like a sore thumb = To be very noticeable in an unpleasant or awkward way.
His bright orange suit stuck out like a sore thumb at the formal dinner.
8- Lift a finger = To make any effort to help someone. Usually used in the negative.
He didn’t lift a finger to help with the housework.
9- Under her thumb = Completely controlled or dominated by someone.
He won’t make any decision without her, he’s completely under her thumb.
10- The fingers of one hand = Used to suggest that something is small in number.
I can count my true friends on the fingers of one hand.
11- Green fingers = A natural ability for gardening.
She has green fingers everything she plants seems to flourish.
12- Finger on the pulse = To be aware of the latest trends or developments in a particular area.
As a tech journalist, she always keeps her finger on the pulse of the industry.
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