Meaning of the word "finger in the air" in English
What does "finger in the air" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
finger in the air
US /ˈfɪŋɡər ɪn ðə ɛr/
UK /ˈfɪŋɡə(r) ɪn ðə ɛə(r)/
Idiom
a guess or estimate that is not based on any facts or real information
Example:
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His prediction about the sales figures was just a finger in the air.
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We don't have enough data, so any estimate would be a finger in the air.