Have at One’s Fingertips 🖐
Definition: To have something at one’s fingertips means to have it readily available or easily accessible, particularly information.
Synonyms:
- At one’s beck and call
- At the ready
- Within arm’s reach
- On hand
Antonyms:
- Out of reach
- Hard to get
- Far away
Humor-filled Quotes:
- “I wish I had Google at my fingertips during my exams, but unfortunately, life isn’t a multiple-choice quiz.” - Anonymous comedic student
- “Having someone else’s secrets at your fingertips often leads to a slap in the face.” - Roscoe Jester
Proverbs:
- “He who has a bookworm at his fingertips, possesses a gold mine.” – Ancient Scholar, probably
Suggested Literature:
- The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood by James Gleick
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (great for having historical perspective at your fingertips!)
Songs:
- “Knowledge” by Green Day (“I know that things are getting tougher when you can’t just get the information you need easily enough.”)
- “Information Overload” by Living Colour (“Sometimes, having too much at your fingertips can be overwhelming.”)
Movies:
- The Matrix (“I know kung fu.” — Insta-knowledge, anyone?)
- Limitless (A pill that grants perfect recall of everything you’ve ever read.)
Similar Idioms and Expressions:
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At One’s Beck and Call: Always ready to serve or be available at a moment’s notice.
- Example: “Her assistant was always at her beck and call.”
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At Your Fingertips: Very easily accessible.
- Example: “With modern smartphones, the world’s knowledge is at your fingertips.”
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Ready at Hand: Easily available when needed.
- Example: “Keep a pen and notebook ready at hand for all your brainstorms.”
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On the Tip of One’s Tongue: Almost able, but not quite ready, to be said or remembered.
- Example: “Her name is right on the tip of my tongue!”
Quizzes 🎓
### What does the expression "have at one's fingertips" mean?
- [x] To have information or resources easily accessible.
- [ ] To be extremely good at typing.
- [ ] To constantly wash one’s hands.
- [ ] To wear gloves all the time.
> **Explanation:** "Having at one's fingertips" means having information or resources easily accessible.
### Which of these is a synonym for "have at one’s fingertips"?
- [ ] Out of the loop
- [ ] In one's dreams
- [x] At one's beck and call
- [ ] Unreachable
> **Explanation:** "At one's beck and call" is a synonym as it also implies readiness and availability.
### True or False: "Have at one’s fingertips" can also mean to tightly grasp something physically.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** This expression refers to having information or resources readily accessible, not physically grasping something.
### Which literary character likely has information at their fingertips?
- [x] Sherlock Holmes
- [ ] Voldemort
- [ ] Grumpy Cat
- [ ] Huckleberry Finn
> **Explanation:** Sherlock Holmes, known for his encyclopedic memory and vast knowledge, would likely "have information at his fingertips."
Inspirational Thought: “Knowledge at our fingertips is like having a trusted friend in times of need. Curiosity may open the door, but information is the key.”
- Lexi Lorekeeper, 2023
Until next time, keep your curiosity keen and your fingertips up to speed! 🖐✨
