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to point the finger at somebody
[point] fingers at {sb}to point the finger at somebody
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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.
Examples
Let's stop pointing fingers at each other and just solve the problem!
During the investigation, they were quick to point the finger at the new employee, but further evidence cleared her of any involvement.
