검색
to point the finger at somebody
01
to blame someone or hold them accountable for something bad that has happened
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "point the finger at someone" and when to use it?
The idiom "point the finger at someone" originates from the human gesture of physically indicating someone or something with one's finger. In a figurative sense, it is used to accuse or assign blame to a particular person for a wrongdoing or problem.
예
The media often points the finger at celebrities for societal issues, even when they may not be directly responsible.
