Not lift a finger Meaning in English
expression
NAHT LIFT uh FING-er
NOT LIFT uh FING-uh
التعريف
To do nothing to help, especially when someone could be expected to help with work or a task.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal, often used to criticize someone for being lazy or unwilling. Commonly heard in 'He doesn't lift a finger around the house.' Not literal; always figurative.
Spanish: no mover un dedoPortuguese (BR): não mover um dedoPortuguese (PT): não mexer um dedoChinese (Simplified): 一点忙都不帮 - 一点力气都不出Chinese (Traditional): 一點忙都不幫 - 一點力氣都不出Hindi: ऊँगली तक न उठानाArabic: لا يرفع إصبعًاBengali: এক আঙুলও না নাড়া - কিছুই না করাRussian: палец о палец не ударитьJapanese: 指一本動かさない - 何もしないVietnamese: không động tay động chân - không làm gì cảKorean: 손가락 하나 까딱하지 않다Turkish: parmağını kıpırdatmamakUrdu: ایک انگلی تک نہ ہلاناIndonesian: tidak menggerakkan satu jari pun
جمل نموذجية
He won't lift a finger to help with the dishes.
basic
She didn't lift a finger when we needed help.
basic
My brother never lifts a finger around the house.
basic
Don't expect Tom to help; he never lifts a finger unless he has to.
natural
Everybody was working hard, but Jack didn't lift a finger the whole time.
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If you want something done here, don't wait for me to lift a finger!
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