put one's finger on
Related to put one's finger on: in favor of, come off, in line with, so much for, slip through
put (one's) finger on (something)
1. To recognize or recall fully, clearly, or correctly. (Usually used in the negative.) I can't put my finger on what this is reminding me of. There's something off about her story, but I can't put my finger on it.
2. To recognize, identify, or determine the fundamental aspects of something. Well, I think you put your finger on it when you brought up the issue of tax increases for lower earners.
See also: finger, on, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put one's finger on
Also, lay one's finger on.
1. Identify, as in I can't put my finger on the man in that photo. [Late 1800s]
2. See lay a finger on.
See also: finger, on, put
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- put (one's) finger on (something)
- put finger on
- put your finger on
- put your finger on something
- not put (one's) finger on (something)
- not put your finger on something
- point at
- go the extra mile
- give somebody the finger
- give someone/something the finger