How to Pronounce "get your finger out"
expression
GET yur FING-ger OWT
get YAW FING-uh OWT
Definition
This informal British expression tells someone to hurry up, stop being lazy, or start making an effort. It's usually used to motivate someone who's being slow or not trying hard enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yur FING-ger OWT
UK
get YAW FING-uh OWT
Listen in Context
Come on, get your finger out or we'll be late!
The teacher told him to get his finger out and finish the assignment.
If you don't get your finger out, you'll miss the bus.
You really need to get your finger out and start looking for a job.