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.
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
1. To stop, delay or diminish something
2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others
To delay or postpone something that is predicted to be unpleasant, difficult or annoying for as long as possible
To leave someone waiting for an answer or a response
The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The phrase originated in the Royal Air Force about 1930 and was adopted by the British army in 1941 or 1942.
To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation
You should count your lucky stars as you managed to avoid that violent car accident.