prick a/your finger

Frequency: 6.36.6 per million words

To make a small hole in the skin with a sharp point, often to get a blood sample.

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Examples (10)

  • The nurse will prick your finger to test your blood sugar.
  • You need to prick your finger with this lancet for the blood sample.
  • The doctor asked me to prick my finger daily to monitor glucose levels.
  • She accidentally pricked her finger on the rose thorn.
  • The diabetic patient must prick his finger several times a day.
  • I had to prick my finger with a sterile needle for the test.
  • The lab technician will prick your finger to collect a blood drop.
  • Don't be afraid when I prick your finger - it's just a tiny pinch.
  • He pricked his finger while sewing and got blood on the fabric.
  • The home test kit requires you to prick your finger for accurate results.