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The English We Speak broadcasts. we speak and this is Faye Faye.

Hi, I hope you can hear me.

This cinema is very crowded.

I've never heard of this movie and who are these actors, Finn?

Well Faye, when it comes to the best new actors,

I have my finger on the pulse.

Finger on the pulse?

Oh, don't do that here, Finn. You mean you touch the wrist of all these

film actors? Where's your British reserve?

No, I'm not going to touch anybody's pulse or wrists and my fingers are here in my popcorn.

In English, to have your finger on the pulse means to be familiar with the latest trends and developments.

That's a relief.

Yes, you might hear the expression,

To have your finger on the pulse or to keep your finger on the pulse.

Let's hear some examples.

You have to keep your finger on the pulse of consumer trends if you want to succeed in business.

How do I manage to dress so well all the time?

I buy this fashion magazine every week because it really has its finger on the pulse.

Ah I see so this expression is about keeping up to date with trends.

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