finger on the pulse

noun

An active interest in the latest developments (of some topic).

“Despite retiring, he still tries to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry.”

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Meanings

nounfinger on the pulse (plural fingers on the pulse)

plural fingers on the pulse

  1. idiomaticAn active interest in the latest developments (of some topic).

    Despite retiring, he still tries to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry.

Translations

Dutch vinger aan de pols
  • vinger aan de polsan active interest
Finnish ajan hermolla
  • ajan hermollaan active interest
German Finger am Puls der Zeit
  • Finger am Puls der Zeitan active interest
Polish ręka na pulsie
  • ręka na pulsiean active interest
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APA

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

MLA

“finger on the pulse.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/finger%20on%20the%20pulse. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “finger on the pulse,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/finger%20on%20the%20pulse.

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