finger in the dyke en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (General-American) audio
Meanings
- (figuratively, informal) An attempt to delay a worse consequence from occurring.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fingers in the dyke | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| finger in the dike | alternative | lexicographic | |
| finger in a dike | alternative | lexicographic | |
| finger in a dyke | alternative | lexicographic |