- point a finger (at someone)
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to accuse someone or suggest that they are guilty of something bad
When criticized, he was quick to point the finger at his co-workers.
Main entry: point
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
point a finger (at someone)
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point the finger at someone — point the finger at (someone) to accuse someone of being responsible for something that has happened. Critics were quick to point the finger at the board of directors when the theatre started losing money … New idioms dictionary
point the finger (at someone) — point the/a/finger (at someone) phrase to accuse someone or suggest that they are guilty of something bad When criticized, he was quick to point the finger at his co workers. Thesaurus: to criticize, accuse or blamesynonym words used to describe… … Useful english dictionary
point the finger at — (someone) to accuse someone of being responsible for something that has happened. Critics were quick to point the finger at the board of directors when the theatre started losing money … New idioms dictionary
point the finger — When you point the finger at someone, you are accusing and blaming them for something … The small dictionary of idiomes
point the finger — verb to accuse; to direct or imply blame That is a serious accusation, so make sure you have plenty of evidence before you point the finger at someone … Wiktionary
point the finger at sb — ► to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad that has happened: »The reports are understood not to point the finger at the group s finance director. Main Entry: ↑point … Financial and business terms
shake your finger (at someone) — phrase to point your finger at someone and move it up and down quickly as a way of showing that you do not approve of what they are doing ‘You had better be careful,’ Dad said, shaking his finger at me. Thesaurus: to use a particular gesture to… … Useful english dictionary
point a finger at — accuse, suggest that someone is guilty If you aren t guilty, fine. But don t point a finger at me! … English idioms
point the finger — openly accuse someone or apportion blame. → point … English new terms dictionary
point the finger — openly accuse someone or apportion blame … Useful english dictionary
