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Where does the phrase "to pull your finger out" meaning to get a move on, originate from? Pull your finger out of what?

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by singwell-is off researching a lot on July 10th, 2007
I think it is out of your rear end.
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- really?? Why would having your finger up your bum be associated with dawdling and not getting a move on? hmmm!
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  by - AJ - on July 10th, 2007
- I don't suppose you move very fast in that position. LOL
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  by singwell-is off researching a lot on July 10th, 2007
- hahah!
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