Sentence examples for to finger from inspiring English sources

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to sand

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'to finger' is not typically used in written English
It is slang that is more commonly used in spoken English. For example, you might say "I heard Bob fingered someone for the crime, but I'm not sure."

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to finger

verb

To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in, to finger.

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Or is it impossible to finger one person?

The New York Times

Ages 4+. 13 Aug Learn to Finger Knit: children can come along and learn how to finger knit and also how to use a knitting doll.

The Guardian - Travel

Roads continue to finger into the foothills, ending in cul-de-sacs of modern log homes.

The New York Times - Travel

The IMF used this tool in 2007 to finger Britain, correctly, as an offshore jurisdiction.

The Guardian - Business

He drums the restaurant table, rolling from thumb to palm to finger.

The Guardian - Music

He would stand in another as police tried to finger him for the shooting.

The Guardian

Similar(5)

You start to finger-point".

The New York Times - Sports

The dispute led to finger-pointing.

The New York Times

This led to finger-pointing and arguments and frustration.

The New York Times - Sports

Unpopular UK politicians have appeared to finger-wag.

The Guardian - Opinion

Now is not the time to finger-point or to play games.

The New York Times

More suggestions(15)

to inch

to prints

to spurs

to toe

to fifth

to identify

to means

to saying

to spur

to pinky

to fingerprinting

to digital

to ready

to blame

to hand

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