Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
someone can count something on the fingers of one hand
idiom
/ˈsʌm.wʌn kæn kaʊnt ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɒn ðə ˈfɪŋ.ɡəz ʌv wʌn hænd/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is very limited in number.
Examples
- There are so few times I’ve been to the beach that I can count them on the fingers of one hand.
- In our small town, the number of Italian restaurants you can find can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
- I have only seen my childhood friend a few times over the years—definitely something I can count on my fingers.
Meaning
When someone says they can count something on the fingers of one hand, they mean that the amount is very small, often implying that there are only a few instances where something occurs or exists.
Synonyms
- a handful
- very few
- limited number
- couple
