Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing finger, including its inflections. Clear word filter
4 idioms
keep your fingers crossed
CEFR A2To hope strongly that something good will happen.
Informal
lay a finger on
CEFR B2to touch or interfere with a person, usually in a warning against causing harm
Informal
lift a finger
CEFR B2to make even the smallest effort to help, most often used in a negative statement
Neutral
put your finger on
CEFR B2to identify exactly what is wrong or what something is
Informal