have+a+finger+in
121have a hand in — {v. phr.} To have a part in or influence over; to be partly responsible for. * /Sue s schoolmates respect her and she has a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council./ * /Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play./… …
122have a hand in — {v. phr.} To have a part in or influence over; to be partly responsible for. * /Sue s schoolmates respect her and she has a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council./ * /Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play./… …
123have\ a\ hand\ in — v. phr. To have a part in or influence over; to be partly responsible for. Sue s schoolmates respect her and she has a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council. Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play. Compare: finger… …
124have one's fingers all thumbs — be all fingers and thumbs, have one s fingers all thumbs, etc see under ↑thumb • • • Main Entry: ↑finger …
125finger food — /ˈfɪŋgə fud/ (say fingguh foohd) noun 1. food suitable for eating without utensils, such as savouries, dips, canapés, etc. 2. pieces of food which have been cut to a size and shape suitable for a young child to pick up with their fingers …
126keep your finger on the pulse — keep (your) finger on the pulse have (your) finger on the pulse to be familiar with the most recent developments. As editor of a fashion magazine, she keeps her finger firmly on the pulse of the London scene …
127keep finger on the pulse — keep (your) finger on the pulse have (your) finger on the pulse to be familiar with the most recent developments. As editor of a fashion magazine, she keeps her finger firmly on the pulse of the London scene …
128keep your finger on the pulse — have/keep your finger on the pulse (of sth) ► to be or remain completely aware of what is happening in a situation: »He is a talented journalist with his finger on the pulse of the younger generation. »Most good agents keep their fingers on the… …