How to Pronounce "not lift a finger"
expression
NAHT LIFT uh FING-er
NOT LIFT uh FING-uh
Definition
To do nothing to help, especially when someone could be expected to help with work or a task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɫɪft/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
British English
nˈɒt/ /lˈɪft/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT LIFT uh FING-er
UK
NOT LIFT uh FING-uh
Listen in Context
He won't lift a finger to help with the dishes.
She didn't lift a finger when we needed help.
My brother never lifts a finger around the house.
Don't expect Tom to help; he never lifts a finger unless he has to.