Vocabulary
IDIOMS WITH PARTS OF THE BODY
FINGER
- to have a finger in every pie = be involved in many activities.
He's on the board of five companies, he likes to have a finger in every pie.
- to twist someone round one's little finger = have someone under one's influence.
She can twist him round his little finger, so she will convince him to go to the party.
- to keep one's fingers crossed (for someone) = wish for luck.
I have my final exam today, so keep your fingers crossed!
- to get one's fingers burnt = suffer financially as a result of being careless.
He got his fingers burnt dabbling in the stock market.
- to not lift/raise a finger = to not make any effort to help someone.
He can see that I'm busy, but he doesn't lift a finger.
- to put one's finger on something = be able to explain what is wrong or unusual about something.
There was something strange about him, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
Exercise
Choose the right answer.

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