long finger
The middle fingerThe middle finger.
» Tom put the project on the long finger.
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3 sensesThe middle finger.
(Ireland, idiomatic)A state of postponement or procrastination.
(Ireland, idiomatic)Hire purchase or credit.
Jim tries to look flash, but he buys everything on the long finger.
Examples
5 sentencesTom put the project on the long finger.
Men have a longer ring finger than index finger, while both fingers tend to be the same length for women.
ruУ мужчин безымянный палец длиннее указательного, в то время как у женщин есть тенденция к их одинаковой длине. — odexed
With his long, white, nervous fingers he adjusted the delicate needle and rolled back his left shirtcuff.
His long, claw-like fingers danced from one part of the machine to another fiendishly, and a hideous grin distorted his features.
Dorottya's long, slender fingers are adorned with exquisite Hungarian folk jewelry, showcasing her cultural pride.
Origin
From Middle English long fynger, longe fyngyr; by surface analysis, long + finger.From Middle English long fynger, longe fyngyr; by surface analysis, long + finger.
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Forms
plural: long fingers| Singular | long finger |
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