be a (something) to (one's) fingertips

To be a particular thing to the utmost degree. Oh, I'm a student to my fingertips—that's why I'm now pursuing a doctorate. Oh, she's French to her fingertips—she would never leave her country. Dad's a scientist to his fingertips, so he can't relate to your artistic sensibilities.

See also: fingertip, to

See also:

be at a disadvantage
at a disadvantage
address comments or remarks to
address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
be (as) serious as a heart attack
(the) odds are against (something)
be (as) hearty as a buck
a run on (something)
angel

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