I made a fat finger error and sent the wrong message.
fat finger
idiomA supposed cause of typographical errors, especially keyboard errors, caused from erroneous key presses or typing errors on touchscreen devices.
Origin
disputed originFrom the idea that a finger that is too fat or large is likely to accidentally press one or more keys other than the intended one.
I meant to type five dollars, but a fat finger mistake made it fifty instead.
The trader blamed a fat finger for the accidental order that caused a brief fluctuation in the stock market.
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big fat
Complete, utter, total.
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crack a fat
To get an erection of the penis.
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fat chance
Little or no chance, a low or nonexistent likelihood of occurrence or success; a faint chance.
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fat lip
A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
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fat of the land
The greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.
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finger in the pie
A share in the doing of something; involvement.
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finger to the wind
An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.
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fucked by the fickle finger of fate
Victimized by bad luck.