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Synonyms

at one's fingertips

Idioms  
  1. Ready at hand, immediately available. This idiom is used both literally, as in This new dashboard design keeps all the important controls at the driver's fingertips, and figuratively, as in Tom was so familiar with the proposal that he had all the details at his fingertips. [Second half of 1800s]


Example Sentences

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I have simply come to the conclusion that there is such a thing as having too much information at one’s fingertips — or at least too much to be able to see the forest for the trees.

From Los Angeles Times

But some of the froth has evaporated as services have proliferated, making it harder for companies to meet growth expectations and resulting in overwhelmed consumers: Some of the thrill of having thousands of shows and films at one’s fingertips is gone.

From New York Times

There’s a world out their at one’s fingertips.

From Washington Times

Nowadays I can’t even get my head around the multitude of potential lovers available at one’s fingertips.

From The Guardian

Having some pre-made responses at one’s fingertips would save everyone a little more time, Miklós thought.

From Washington Post