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
Evripidis-Greek
CydneySID-neeEnglish (Modern)
MoMOEnglish
Purushottam-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Joyner['dʒɔinə]
Hasim-Arabic