Meaning of the word "point the finger at" in English
What does "point the finger at" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
point the finger at
US /pɔɪnt ðə ˈfɪŋ.ɡər æt/
UK /pɔɪnt ðə ˈfɪŋ.ɡər æt/
Idiom
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad
Example:
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It's easy to point the finger at others, but we should also look at our own mistakes.
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No one wanted to point the finger at the CEO, even though he was clearly responsible.