Definitions

lift a finger

VERB

try

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack seek struggle work

STRONG

aim aspire compete contend contest endeavor essay labor propose risk speculate strive tackle undertake venture wrangle

WEAK

bear down chip away at do one's best drive for exert oneself go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a shot have a stab have a whack knock oneself out make a bid make a pass at make an attempt make an effort put oneself out shoot for vie for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle laze rest surrender

STRONG

abstain agree be idle forget give in give up ignore neglect

WEAK

delight please

Example Sentences

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Bond yields would likely rise if investors believed no one would lift a finger to fight inflation any more.

From Barron's

But the Mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, could not lift a finger to help the city he was first elected to run in 2019.

From BBC

There were several people who did not lift a finger and blew off their work shifts, forcing other campers to step up and keep things running.

From Los Angeles Times

The Manchester City goalkeeper didn't have to lift a finger for long spells, such was the dominance of City's possession, but the moment the Brazilian was called upon, he produced something quite special.

From BBC

I was told in clear terms that their boss would not lift a finger to support me.

From Seattle Times

lift a finger

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