A keen awareness of current trends and happenings. Sara really has her finger on the pulse of nightlife in the city, so I would ask her where you should have your birthday party. See also: finger, on, pulse.

What does have a pulse mean?

: to be aware of the latest things that are happening in (a certain industry, area, etc.) He claims that he has his finger on the pulse of the computer industry.

What does I have his pulse mean?

phrase. If you have your finger on the pulse of something, you know all the latest opinions or developments concerning it. He claims to have his finger on the pulse of the industry. It's important to keep your finger on the pulse by reading all the right magazines. See full dictionary entry for pulse.