Meaning of the word "pull your finger out" in English

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pull your finger out

US /pʊl jʊər ˈfɪŋ.ɡər aʊt/
UK /pʊl jʊər ˈfɪŋ.ɡər aʊt/
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Idiom

1.

to tell someone to stop being lazy and start working harder or more quickly

Example:
You need to pull your finger out if you want to finish this project on time.
Come on, pull your finger out and help us clean up!
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