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lay a finger on

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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.
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See also

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

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