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
Joon-Hojoon-hoKorean
Arness['a:nəs]
Ruchel-Yiddish
BeverlyBEV-ər-leeEnglish
Orville['ɔ:vil]
ClaudiaKLAW-dee-ə (English), KLOW-dee-ah (German, Dutch), KLOW-dyah (Italian, Spanish, Romanian)English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Biblical, Ancient Roman