lay a finger on

Verb

colloquial idiomatic

(idiomatic, colloquial) To merely touch.

Japanese Meaning

（口語表現）少しも触れる、手を出す

Don't you dare lay a finger on my sister while I'm here.

私がいる間、妹に指一本でも触れさせるんじゃないよ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, colloquial) To merely touch.

If you lay a finger on my little brother, I'll have your guts for garters.

lays a finger on

（ present singular third-person ）

laying a finger on

（ participle present ）

laid a finger on

（ participle past ）

laid a finger on

（ past ）