| 词组 | point the bone at something |
| 释义 | (redirected from point the bone at something)point the bone at (someone or something)1. To predict someone's or something's ruin, downfall, or failure. Primarily heard in Australia. For years, tech pundits have been pointing the bone at virtual reality technology, announcing its imminent death or decline. People pointed the bone at him when he presented such wild ideas, but they all proved to be wildly successful. 2. To cast blame or aspersions on someone. Primarily heard in Australia. Instead of simply pointing the bone at anyone who doesn't share your opinion, why not try seeing how you can help others understand your position? It's a bit ironic to hear politicians pointing the bone at these industries, when not five years ago they were in those same companies' pockets. point the bone atbetray someone; cause someone's downfall. AustralianThe phrase comes from an Australian Aboriginal ritual, in which a bone is pointed at a victim so as to curse them and cause their sickness or death. |
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