- lift a finger (or hand) usu. with negative
- lift a finger (or hand) usu. with negativemake the slightest effort.→ lift
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
lift a finger (or hand) usu. with negative
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lift a finger — phrasal : to make an effort : work * * * lift a finger ● lift * * * I see lift II lift a finger (or hand) [usu. with negative] make the slightest effort to do something, esp. to help someone he nev … Useful english dictionary
lift — verb 1》 raise or be raised to a higher position or level. ↘raise (someone s spirits or confidence). 2》 pick up and move to a different position. ↘transport by air. ↘(lift off) (of an aircraft, spacecraft, etc.) take off, especially… … English new terms dictionary
List of words having different meanings in British and American English: A–L — Differences between American and British English American English … Wikipedia
help — v 1. aid, assist, bestead, accommodate, oblige, abet, befriend; contribute, join in, Inf. pitch in, Inf. chip in, lend a hand, lend oneself to, play or do one s part, boost, give a boost to, give a lift to; (all usu. negative) lift a finger, lift … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
assist — v 1. help, aid, bestead, accommodate, oblige, abet, befriend; contribute, join in, Inf. pitch in, Inf. chip in, lend a hand, lend onself to, play or do one s part, boost, give a boost to, give a lift to; (all usu. negative) lift a finger, lift a… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
