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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.
See also: finger, out, pull

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aranrhod-Welsh, Welsh Mythology
Tashi-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Demokritos-Ancient Greek
SzczepanSHCHE-pahnPolish
Raabi'a-Arabic
LieseLEE-zə (German), LEE-sə (Dutch)German, Dutch
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