How to Pronounce "point the finger at"
expression
POYNT thuh FING-er at
POYNT thuh FING-uh at
Definition
To accuse someone or blame them for something, especially when suggesting they are at fault.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ/ /ˈæt
British English
pˈɔɪnt/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POYNT thuh FING-er at
UK
POYNT thuh FING-uh at
Listen in Context
Everyone tried to point the finger at someone else when the vase broke.
Don’t point the finger at me—I didn’t do anything wrong.
It’s not fair to point the finger at just one person.
People always point the finger at politicians when something goes wrong.