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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌlɪft ə ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ · UK /ˌlɪft ə ˈfɪŋɡə/
lift a finger means: To make even a small effort to help or do something, usually used with a negative.
verb
To make even a small effort to help or do something, usually used with a negative.
- He never lifts a finger to help.
- I did all the cooking, and nobody lifted a finger.
- You expect the house cleaned without lifting a finger yourself?
To move one finger upward.
- Lift a finger if you can hear me.
- She lifted a finger to point at the mark.
- Can you lift a finger without moving your hand?
To take action to punish someone or fight back, rather than only complain.
- They complained but never lifted a finger against him.
- The authorities would not lift a finger to punish the attackers.
- Will voters lift a finger against such unfair treatment?
Questions about lift a finger
What does lift a finger mean?
To make even a small effort to help or do something, usually used with a negative.
What is lift a finger in other languages?
Türkçe: parmağını kıpırdatmak · Español: mover un dedo · Français: lever le petit doigt · Deutsch: einen Finger rühren · Italiano: muovere un dito · 日本語: 指一本動かす
How do you pronounce lift a finger?
In American English /ˌlɪft ə ˈfɪŋɡɚ/; in British English /ˌlɪft ə ˈfɪŋɡə/.
How do you use lift a finger in a sentence?
He never lifts a finger to help. I did all the cooking, and nobody lifted a finger.
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