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/
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Idiom

to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad

Example:
It's easy to point the finger at others, but we should also look at our own mistakes.
No one wanted to point the finger at the CEO, even though he was clearly responsible.