point a/the finger
point the finger at (one)
To indicate that one is guilty of (doing) something; to blame or accuse one of (doing) something. She'll say that she doesn't blame anyone, but I know that, in her heart, she points the finger at me. Now, I'm not pointing the finger at anyone in particular, but someone here has been stealing food from the communal refrigerator.
See also: finger, point
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
point the finger
openly accuse someone or apportion blame. 1998 Spectator Reason suggests that one should point the finger at those who whipped up the emotion in the first place.
See also: finger, point
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
point a/the ˈfinger (at somebody)
say you think somebody is responsible for something; accuse somebody of doing something: It was his wife who pointed the finger at him in the end.See also: finger, point
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- point the finger
- point the finger at
- point the finger at (one)
- point the finger at someone
- place the blame for (something) on (someone or something)
- place the blame on (someone or something) for (something)
- be left holding the baby
- place the blame on
- place the blame on (someone or something)
- put the blame on (someone or something)