Close at hand or at someone's fingertips
Hello! Can you tell me if there is any difference in meaning " to have something close at hand" and " to have something at someone's fingertips "? Which one is better to use in a sentence like " I always keep my phone (?)....". Thanks in advance!
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thank you, Laura!
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They are very close in meaning and usage.
"To have something at someone's fingertips" is usually used with data or information.
"To have something close at hand" is usually used with physical objects, although it can be used with data or information.
So, you would say "I always keep my phone close at hand."
Hope this helps!
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