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    point the finger

    US /pɔɪnt ðə ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

    ・

    UK /pɔint ðə ˈfɪŋɡə/

    B2
    idm.To blame or accuse someone of doing something wrong.
    She pointed the finger at him for breaking the window.

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    Top 10 Urban Legends From Around the World You've Never Heard Of

    09:37Top 10 Urban Legends From Around the World You've Never Heard Of
    • When problems arise and crimes occur, unfortunately, it can sometimes be easier and even safer to point the finger at a fictional being.

      When problems arise and crimes occur, unfortunately, it can sometimes be easier and even safer to point the finger at a fictional being.

    • Unfortunately, it can sometimes be easier and even safer to point the finger at a fictional being.

      Unfortunately, it can sometimes be easier and even safer to point the finger at a fictional being.

    B1

    How to handle a breakup

    04:31How to handle a breakup
    • When we end a relationship, we really want to point the finger and say, "Look what you've done.

      When we end a relationship, we really want to point the finger and say, "Look what you've done.

    • When we end a relationship, we really want to point the finger and say you know, “look what you’ve done, look how you’ve hurt me, look… that I am the victim.”

      When we end a relationship, we really want to point the finger and say you know, “look what you’ve done, look how you’ve hurt me, look… that I am the victim.”

    B1

    Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Full Game Highlights / Feb 11 / 2017-18 NBA Season

    09:44Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Full Game Highlights / Feb 11 / 2017-18 NBA Season
    • Jenny Osmond knocks down the free pie give credit to tyloo and the job he's done. She was very easy to point the finger and

      Jenny Osmond knocks down the free pie give credit to tyloo and the job he's done. She was very easy to point the finger and

    • It was very easy to point the finger and, and, and stop leading when people were questioning him.

      It was very easy to point the finger and, and, and stop leading when people were questioning him.

    B1

    Mel Robbins on Why Motivation Is Garbage | Impact Theory

    49:55Mel Robbins on Why Motivation Is Garbage | Impact Theory
    • And the reason why is because when you're scared and you're afraid and you're jealous and you're overwhelmed with emotion, it is so much easier to point the finger at other people.

      And the reason why is because when you're scared and you're afraid and you're jealous and you're overwhelmed with emotion, it is so much easier to point the finger at other people.

    • you are overwhelmed with emotions, it is so much easier to point the finger at other people.

      you are overwhelmed with emotions, it is so much easier to point the finger at other people.

    A2

    Is Social Media Destroying US ? | English Podcast | Beginner | Learn English

    12:29Is Social Media Destroying US  ? | English Podcast | Beginner  | Learn English
    • And a lot of people point the finger at social media for this decline.

      And a lot of people point the finger at social media for this decline.

    • And a lot of people point the finger at social media for this decline.

      And a lot of people point the finger at social media for this decline.

    B1

    MICHAEL JACKSON | EBONY/JET FULL INTERVIEW (1987) | HD RESTORED 1080P

    15:15MICHAEL JACKSON | EBONY/JET FULL INTERVIEW (1987) | HD RESTORED 1080P
    • They don't look at themselves and point the finger at them.

      They don't look at themselves and point the finger at them.

    • They don't look at themselves and point the finger at me.

      They don't look at themselves and point the finger at me.

    A2

    How does Russia profit from the US-Israel war with Iran? | Global News Podcast

    11:00How does Russia profit from the US-Israel war with Iran? | Global News Podcast
    • And so the United States, by launching an unprovoked attack on Iran in a way that many international lawyers would say is wholly in breach of international law, means that it's harder for the United States to point the finger at Russia and say, "Look, what you've done in Ukraine is wrong." So those arguments will ensue.

      And so the United States, by launching an unprovoked attack on Iran in a way that many international lawyers would say is wholly in breach of international law, means that it's harder for the United States to point the finger at Russia and say, "Look, what you've done in Ukraine is wrong." So those arguments will ensue.

    • And so the United States, by launching an unprovoked attack on Iran in a way that many international lawyers would say is wholly in breach of international law, means that it's harder for the United States to point the finger at Russia and say, look, what you've done in Ukraine is wrong.

      And so the United States, by launching an unprovoked attack on Iran in a way that many international lawyers would say is wholly in breach of international law, means that it's harder for the United States to point the finger at Russia and say, look, what you've done in Ukraine is wrong.

    B1

    6 Things Smart People Don't Say in Public

    04:006 Things Smart People Don't Say in Public
    • When you throw in this phrase in a group when you yourself are not confronted, it can imply you're ready to point the finger at someone else or if you did have a bit of fault in this situation, it means you aren't taking accountability for what you've done.

      When you throw in this phrase in a group when you yourself are not confronted, it can imply you're ready to point the finger at someone else or if you did have a bit of fault in this situation, it means you aren't taking accountability for what you've done.

    • When you throw in this phrase in a group when you yourself are not confronted, it can imply you're ready to point the finger at someone else.

      When you throw in this phrase in a group when you yourself are not confronted, it can imply you're ready to point the finger at someone else.

    A2

    Marcus Aurelius - Overcome Your Inner Coward

    13:06Marcus Aurelius - Overcome Your Inner Coward
    • Rather than looking for people to point the finger at or waiting for someone else to come fix his problem, he took responsibility for the situation at hand and helped develop a proactive movement around the tenets of nonviolence, non-cooperation with evil, unity, and love.

      Rather than looking for people to point the finger at or waiting for someone else to come fix his problem, he took responsibility for the situation at hand and helped develop a proactive movement around the tenets of nonviolence, non-cooperation with evil, unity, and love.

    • Rather than looking for people to point the finger at, or waiting for someone else to come fix his problem, he took responsibility for the situation at hand and helped develop a proactive movement around the tenets of nonviolence, non-cooperation with evil, unity, and

      Rather than looking for people to point the finger at, or waiting for someone else to come fix his problem, he took responsibility for the situation at hand and helped develop a proactive movement around the tenets of nonviolence, non-cooperation with evil, unity, and

    B1

    6 Warning Signs of A Manipulative Person

    03:516 Warning Signs of A Manipulative Person
    • They point the finger back at you and will gaslight you to keep you submissive to them.

      They point the finger back at you and will gaslight you to keep you submissive to them.

    • They point the finger back at you and will gaslight you to keep you submissive to them.

      They point the finger back at you and will gaslight you to keep you submissive to them.

    B1