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Meaning of lay a finger on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To merely touch.
colloquial, idiomatic
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lay, a, finger, on: to finger

Examples

“If you lay a finger on my little brother, I'll have your guts for garters.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

lay a foundation lay a glove on lay a hand on lay a venue lay about lay above