To get his finger out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to get his finger out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2021-10-10 05:10

Meaning of To get his finger out (redirected from get (one's) finger out )

Synonyms:

pull (one's) finger out

Get (one's) finger out British Verb + object/complement UK informal

To stop dithering or delaying.

Linda: Have you finished your homework? Mark : No, the deadline for submission is April 19th. Linda: Come on, Mark, get your finger out and start working right now!

He told her to get her finger out because they are handing in the project tomorrow.

Get your finger out and hurry up, we're late.

Other phrases about:

Long Pole in the Tent

somebody or something that causes delay in a project or a task that takes a long period of time to finish

string out

1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type

2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would

put the chill on (someone or something)

1. To stop, delay or diminish something

2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others

put off the evil hour

To delay or postpone something that is predicted to be unpleasant, difficult or annoying for as long as possible

leave them hanging in midair

To leave someone waiting for an answer or a response

Grammar and Usage of Get (one's) finger out

Verb Forms

to get (one's) finger out
gets (one's) finger out
getting (one's) finger out
got (one's) finger out

Possessive Adjectives

to get my finger out
to get his finger out
to get her finger out
to get our finger out
to get their finger out
to get your finger out

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Get (one's) finger out

The phrase originated in the Royal Air Force about 1930 and was adopted by the British army in 1941 or 1942.