finger in a dike

A form of finger in the dyke — An attempt to delay a worse consequence from occurring.

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Meanings

nounfinger in a dike (plural fingers in a dike)

plural fingers in a dike

  1. alternativeAlternative form of finger in the dyke.
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APA

finger in a dike. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/finger%20in%20a%20dike

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Chicago

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