tick (something) off on (one's) fingers

tick (something) off on (one's) fingers

To enumerate or count down a list of things by touching one's fingers in succession as one states the items aloud. It's important to use body language when presenting information to people. If you have a list of topics or ideas, tick them off on your fingers; the image of it will help people remember them.See also: finger, off, on, tick

ˌtick something off on your ˈfingers

check a list of things by saying them aloud, and touching your fingers one after another at the same timeSee also: finger, off, on, something, tick