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 something

1. Lit. to touch something with one's finger. I put my finger on the button and pressed. Put your finger on this spot and push hard.

2. Fig. to identify and state the essence of something. That is correct! You have certainly put your finger on the problem. When she mentioned money, she really put her finger on the problem.

See also: finger, on, put

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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 your finger on something

COMMON If you put your finger on the reason for something or the truth about something, you say what it is exactly. He put his finger on a major weakness of its education policy when he said that the country needed improved education, not perpetual experimentation. It was Dr. Stockton who had put his finger on the truth. Note: If you cannot say exactly the reason for something or the truth about something, you can say that you can't put your finger on it. Had they known each other as children? At school? She couldn't put her finger on it.

put your finger on

identify something exactly.

1988 Glenn Patterson Burning Your Own There was something about the dinette that struck him as peculiar, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

See also: finger, on, put

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

put (one's) finger on

To identify: I can't put my finger on the person in that photograph.

See also: finger, on, put

put (one's) finger on

To remember; recall: I know his name; I just can't put my finger on it.

See also: finger, on, put

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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词组	put (one's) finger on (something)
释义	put (one's) finger on (something) 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 something 1. Lit. to touch something with one's finger. I put my finger on the button and pressed. Put your finger on this spot and push hard. 2. Fig. to identify and state the essence of something. That is correct! You have certainly put your finger on the problem. When she mentioned money, she really put her finger on the problem. See also: finger, on, put McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. 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 your finger on something COMMON If you put your finger on the reason for something or the truth about something, you say what it is exactly. He put his finger on a major weakness of its education policy when he said that the country needed improved education, not perpetual experimentation. It was Dr. Stockton who had put his finger on the truth. Note: If you cannot say exactly the reason for something or the truth about something, you can say that you can't put your finger on it. Had they known each other as children? At school? She couldn't put her finger on it. See also: finger, on, put, something Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. put your finger on identify something exactly. 1988 Glenn Patterson Burning Your Own There was something about the dinette that struck him as peculiar, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. See also: finger, on, put Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary put (one's) finger on To identify: I can't put my finger on the person in that photograph. See also: finger, on, put put (one's) finger on To remember; recall: I know his name; I just can't put my finger on it. See also: finger, on, put American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: put finger on put one's 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 someone the finger give the finger
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