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LifeLongLearner10 Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

street talk

Hi there,

first I am sorry if this question is about street talk I just want to know.

is "give someone a finger" right or "give someone the finger"?
then is it equal to "fly someone a/the bird"?

Thanks
  

Top answer

You have it right. " (somewhat low register)

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You have it right. In US we also say "flip someone the bird." (somewhat low register)
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"give someone the finger"
this is the right version
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You will also hear "flip someone off".
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Yes, and it must be "the" finger, meaning a specific finger that is being raised to another person.

He gave me the finger before walking away.
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AnonymousYes, and it must be "the" finger, meaning a specific finger that is being raised to another person.

He gave me the finger before walking away.

I once saw a man flipping the bird, using his pinkie instead of the middle finger. I asked what that was about, and he replied, "That's for those who don't des
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