Phrase guide

finger on the pulse

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

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

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: vinger aan de pols — an active interest
  • Finnish: ajan hermolla — an active interest
  • German: Finger am Puls der Zeit — an active interest
  • Polish: ręka na pulsie — an active interest