point the finger at »
To accuse or blame.
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pull my finger »
A phrase used when playing a prank regarding flatulence, in which a mark is asked to pull the finger of the person playing the prank, who simultaneously flatulates so as to suggest a causal relationship between the pulling of the finger and the resulting expulsion of gas.
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pull one's finger out »
To stop wasting time in preliminaries, and concentrate on the important task.
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put through the wringer »
To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.
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scream »
A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
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stick around »
To stay; to linger; to remain.
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sticky fingers »
A petty thief or petty thieves.
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sticky fingers »
An inclination to steal.
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the finger »
An obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.
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thumb one's nose »
To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, usually while simultaneous wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.
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twiddle one's thumbs »
To circle one's thumbs around one another, usually with the fingers interlaced, usually done idly while waiting or bored.
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work one's fingers to the bone »
Work especially hard, usually for an extended period.
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wrap around one's fingers »
To make one susceptible to desire, in that their behavior or actions are influenced.
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wring out »
To squeeze a wet material, either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.
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