How to Pronounce "lay a finger on"
expression
LAY-uh-FING-gur-awn
LAY-uh-FING-guh-on
Definition
To touch, harm, or injure someone, usually in a negative way. Often used to express protection or warning that someone should not be hurt or touched at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈeɪ/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-uh-FING-gur-awn
UK
LAY-uh-FING-guh-on
Listen in Context
Don't lay a finger on my brother.
If you lay a finger on her, you'll regret it.
He didn't lay a finger on anyone at the party.
Touch her and see what happens—don’t even lay a finger on her!