finger drill

English

Etymology

From finger +‎ drill (“an activity done as an exercise or practice”).

Noun

finger drill (plural finger drills)

  1. (US, military, often derogatory) A simplified form of preparation for a task, in which a team verbally describes each portion of the task, counted sequentially (thus evoking a sense of "fingers"), rather than engaging in practice exercises or training.
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