lift a finger meaning
[American slang]
v. phr. 1. To do something; do your share; to help. Usually used in the negative. We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn't lift a finger. The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry.
Compare: LEND A HAND.
v. phr. 1. To do something; do your share; to help. Usually used in the negative. We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn't lift a finger. The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry.
Compare: LEND A HAND.
- not lift a finger: To take no action; ...
- not to lift a finger: [American slang]v. ...
- lift: Verb: lift &n ...
Examples
More: Next- he never lifts a finger round the house.
- linda doesn't lift a finger around the house.
- she knew the irascible old gentleman would never lift a finger against his grandson, whatever he might say to the contrary.
- the king did not lift a finger when his people were hungry
- you'll never have to lift a finger again
