lay finger on
Example Sentences
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In the flush of his masterfulness he would not permit them to lay finger on dish, pot, or pan.
From The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul by Day, Holman
Even you, holy Father, so fertile in wise plans, shall scarce, methinks, be able to lay finger on him.”
From The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time by Holt, Emily Sarah
You can't lay finger on man, woman, or child in this Colony, and, by God, you sha'n't!
From Stingaree by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
Mrs. Spencer was snoring quietly and Douglas had not stirred for an hour when he heard his father say in a low voice: "Jude, old girl, I'm never going to lay finger on you again."
From Judith of the Godless Valley by Morrow, Honoré
Woe betide the person other than Antony’s self who ventured to lay finger on the garment.
From Antony Gray,—Gardener by Moore, Leslie
