lay a finger on

lay a fin·ger on

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Definitions of lay a finger on words

noun lay a finger on to harm 0
verb lay a finger on (Idiomatic) To merely touch. 0
verb lay a finger on If you lay a finger on my little brother, I'll have your guts for garters. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

contend — If you have to contend with a problem or difficulty, you have to deal with it or overcome it.
defend — If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.
compete — If you compete in a contest or a game, you take part in it.
vie — to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title.
withstand — to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation.

desert — A desert is a large area of land, usually in a hot region, where there is almost no water, rain, trees, or plants.
surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.

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