lift a finger
The idiom "lift a finger" is often used to describe minimal effort or assistance, typically in a negative context.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)To make even the smallest effort to help or contribute.
Example
- He didn't lift a finger to help with the project.
- She won't lift a finger to clean the house.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lift a finger":
lay a finger onlift upraise one's handput one's hand upsit on one's hands