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pull (one's) finger out
pull (one's) finger out
To cease stalling or procrastinating and do something soon or at once. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. I've had my learner's permit for nearly two years—I need to pull my finger out and get my driver's licence already! I wish Mary would pull her finger out about choosing the florist she wants for the wedding.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Allen | | ['ælən] | |
| Apolonia | | ah-paw-LAWN-yah (Polish) | Spanish, Polish |
| Bethania | | - | Spanish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek |
| Qasim | | KAH:-sim (Arabic) | Arabic, Urdu |
| Prisca | | PRIS-kə (English) | Biblical, Dutch, Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin |
| Wendelin | | VEN-de-leen (German) | German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic |