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the finger of suspesion
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the strong belief of someone being responsible for or guilty of something
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the finger of suspicion" and when to use it?
The idiom "the finger of suspicion" implies the act of pointing or attributing suspicion or blame to a specific person or group for a particular event or circumstance. It is used to suggest singling out someone as the possible culprit or holding them responsible for an action. The idiom's origin is not precisely documented, but it reflects the human tendency to seek answers and accountability when something goes wrong.
Examples
According to recent polls, the finger of blame is pointing squarely at the president for the recent economic downturn.
He was shocked to realize that the finger of suspicion was now pointed at him.
