keep your finger on the pulse (of something)
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have your finger on the pulse (of something) — have/keep your finger on the ˈpulse (of sth) idiom to always be aware of the most recent developments in a particular situation Main entry: ↑fingeridiom … Useful english dictionary
finger on the pulse — ◇ If you have/keep your finger on the pulse of something, you know about the latest things that are happening. He claims that he has/keeps his finger on the pulse of the computer industry. [=that he is very aware what is happening in the computer … Useful english dictionary
finger — fin|ger1 W2S2 [ˈfıŋgə US ər] n ↑finger, ↑fingernail, ↑thumb ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(part of your hand)¦ 2 cross your fingers 3 not lift/raise a finger 4 put your finger on something 5 not lay a finger on somebody 6 have/keep your finger on the pulse (of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
pulse — [[t]pʌ̱ls[/t]] pulses, pulsing, pulsed 1) N COUNT: usu sing Your pulse is the regular beating of blood through your body, which you can feel when you touch particular parts of your body, especially your wrist. Mahoney s pulse was racing, and he… … English dictionary
finger — 1 noun (C) 1 PART OF YOUR HAND one of the four long thin parts on your hand, not including your thumb: She let sand run through her fingers. | Tim ran his finger along the windowsill. see also: index finger, little finger, middle finger, ring… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
put a finger on something — If you are able to identify or understand something such as the cause of a problem or the solution to it, you put your finger on it. The atmosphere at the meeting was strange, but Marie couldn t put a finger on the cause of it finger on… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
finger — [[t]fɪ̱ŋgə(r)[/t]] ♦♦ fingers, fingering, fingered 1) N COUNT Your fingers are the four long thin parts at the end of each hand. → See also light fingered She suddenly held up a small, bony finger and pointed across the room... She ran her… … English dictionary
finger*/*/*/ — [ˈfɪŋgə] noun [C] I 1) the long thin parts on the end of your hands 2) a long thin piece of something Serve with fingers of toast.[/ex] • (keep your) fingers crossed used for saying that you hope things will happen in the way that you want them… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
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Criticism of The Walt Disney Company — The Walt Disney Company s media releases and company practices have prompted action from activists, artists, and causes around the world. Contents 1 Criticism from special interest groups 1.1 Subliminal messages 2 Company officials … Wikipedia
