at one's finger tips

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Definitions of at one's finger tips words

noun at one's finger tips the tip or end of a finger. 1
noun at one's finger tips a covering used to protect the end joint of a finger. 1
adjective at one's finger tips extending to the fingertips, as a coat, veil, etc.: a fingertip jacket. 1
idioms at one's finger tips at one's fingertips, close at hand; easily or immediately available. at one's command or disposal, as recall of factual information: He has the answer at his fingertips. 1
idioms at one's finger tips to one's fingertips, thoroughly; perfectly: She was a politician to her fingertips. 1

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; finger + tip1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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".

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