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wait on someone hand, foot and finger

idiom
Meaning

Alternative form of wait on hand and foot.


Examples
SIMPLE

He waits on his guests hand, foot and finger.

CONTEXTUAL

She is tired of waiting on her lazy brother hand, foot and finger every single day.

COMPLEX

The spoiled heir expected the household staff to wait on him hand, foot and finger, regardless of the hour or the difficulty of his demands.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all fingers and thumbs

    Of a person, clumsy or awkward.

  2. 02

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  3. 03

    back of one's hand

    A display of disrespect or scorn.

  4. 04

    bear a hand

    To make haste; to help quickly.

  5. 05

    beat feet

    To run.

  6. 06

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  7. 07

    big hand

    Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).

  8. 08

    bite someone's hand off

    To enthusiastically accept an offer.

Last updated April 17, 2026