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At your fingertips

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

Easy for you to find, reach or use, especially information.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. With the indexed guide, the key definitions are at your fingertips.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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With the indexed guide, the key definitions are ________.
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At your fingertips — Easy for you to find, reach or use, especially information.

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Easy for you to find, reach or use, especially information.

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When to use it

Use this expression when describing information or resources that are readily available. It suits conversations about study materials, reference tools and preparation.

More examples in context

  • She had the booking details at her fingertips when the organiser called.
  • The shared folder puts the latest lesson plans at our fingertips.

Usage note

Change your to my, her, our or another possessive as needed. Fingertips is plural. The phrase describes easy access; it does not guarantee the information is correct or fully memorised.

A short conversation

A: Where can I find the current timetable?
B: It is in the pinned folder, so the details are at your fingertips.
A: I will check that version.

One more practice question

When are details at your fingertips?

A. When you can find and use them very easily.
B. When you cannot locate them despite a long search.

Check your answer

A. The expression highlights convenient access to the information.

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