lift a finger

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lift a finger
(not) lift a finger
to not help someone to do something, usually because you are lazy.
He spends all day stretched out on the sofa and never lifts a finger to help.
(usually + to do something)
to refuse to make even a small effort.
He spends all day stretched out on the couch and doesn't lift a finger to help.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

lift a finger
lift/raise a finger/hand
to do something to help someone, to do one's share
My niece will never lift a finger to help anyone.

I am angry at my friend because he did not raise a hand to help me clean up the mess in the kitchen.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

lift a finger
v. phr.
1. To do something; do your share; to help.
Usually used in the negative.
We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn't lift a finger.
The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry.
Compare: LEND A HAND.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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