keep finger on the pulse of
keep (one's) finger on the pulse (of something)
To maintain an awareness of current trends and happenings in a particular place, situation, or environment. Sara always keeps her finger on the pulse of city's nightlife, so I would ask her where you should have your birthday party. You've got to keep your finger on the pulse if you want to remain relevant in this industry.
See also: finger, keep, on, pulse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep one's finger on the pulse of something
Fig. to monitor the current state of something frequently. I have to keep my finger on the pulse of the city if I want to be a good reporter. It is hard to keep your finger on the pulse of Washington, D.C., but a U.S. senator must do it.
See also: finger, keep, of, on, pulse
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- keep (one's) finger on the pulse (of something)
- have (one's) finger on the pulse
- have your finger on the pulse
- have/keep your finger on the pulse
- (one's) finger on the pulse
- pulse
- take the pulse of
- take the pulse of (something)
- give (one) the finger
- give someone/something the finger