point a/the finger at
idiom
variants
or point fingers at
: to accuse or blame (someone)
He was quick to point a finger at his coworkers.
Let's stop pointing fingers at each other and just solve the problem!
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Many frustrated supporters are minded to point the finger at Maresca’s system for stifling the attacking talent at his disposal.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Many people, some with political intent, were quick to point a finger at civic leaders for their failure to fully address the risks of wildfires.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Others simply point the finger at bad, fluorescent office lighting.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Almost every episode gathers all possible defendants, Agatha Christie-style, to point the finger at someone who conveniently crumbles for the flimsiest of reasons.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Many people, some with political intent, were quick to point a finger at civic leaders for their failure to fully address the risks of wildfires.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Others simply point the finger at bad, fluorescent office lighting.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Almost every episode gathers all possible defendants, Agatha Christie-style, to point the finger at someone who conveniently crumbles for the flimsiest of reasons.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Point a/the finger at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20a%2Fthe%20finger%20at. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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