The angry driver gave me the finger.
the finger
idiomAn obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.
He lost his temper during the argument and gave his neighbor the finger.
After the player received a harsh penalty, he turned toward the referee and defiantly gave him the finger.
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all fingers and thumbs
Of a person, clumsy or awkward.
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burn one's fingers
To harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
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fat finger
A supposed cause of typographical errors, especially keyboard errors, caused from erroneous key presses or typing errors on touchscreen devices.
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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.
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get one's finger out
To proceed with the matter in hand.
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get one's fingers burnt
To suffer relatively minor, adversive, and unexpected harm.
Last updated April 17, 2026