(one's) little finger told (one) that



(one's) little finger told (one) that

A phrase used when the speaker has learned something by unconventional means. Pain in one's fingers was once regarded as an indicator of things to come. Oh dear, I just knew that they were going to break up this weekend—my little finger told me that.
See also: finger, little, told

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PhyllisFIL-is (English)Greek Mythology, English, German
Mahir-Arabic
'Ashtoret-Biblical Hebrew, Near Eastern Mythology
Tyrrelltie-RELEnglish (Rare)
Sigge-Swedish
Acheson['ætʃisn]