lay a finger on somebody
lay a finger on (someone or something)
To touch someone or something in the slightest way. If you so much as lay a finger on my son again, I'm calling the cops. I can't believe the vase shattered like that—I feel like I barely laid a finger on it.
See also: finger, lay, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
lay a ˈfinger on somebody
(informal) (often in negative sentences) touch somebody with the intention of hurting them physically: If you lay a finger on her, I’ll call the police.See also: finger, lay, on, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- lay a finger on
- lay a finger on (someone or something)
- place with
- put with
- break (something) on (something)
- break on
- have none of it/that
- have/want none of it/that
- dumbbell
- place in