be a (something) to (one's) fingertips



be a (something) to (one's) fingertips

To be a particular thing to the utmost degree. Oh, I'm a student to my fingertips—that's why I'm now pursuing a doctorate.
See also: fingertip

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sujay-Bengali, Indian, Marathi
Fitzgerald[fits'dʒerəld]
Revazi-Georgian
Thorborg-Swedish
Etsukoe-tsoo-koJapanese
IÑAki-Basque