lift a finger
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Others installed products like the Autostop Eliminator, which at $99.99 for some car models will disable stop-start without drivers having to lift a finger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Bond yields would likely rise if investors believed no one would lift a finger to fight inflation any more.
From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026
The Manchester City goalkeeper didn't have to lift a finger for long spells, such was the dominance of City's possession, but the moment the Brazilian was called upon, he produced something quite special.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023
I was told in clear terms that their boss would not lift a finger to support me.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023
They won't lift a finger to help Xenocrates, or to detain you.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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