Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lay one's finger on
idiom
/leɪ wʌnz ˈfɪŋɡər ɒn/
Definition
To identify or criticize something specifically.
Examples
- I can’t quite lay my finger on what’s bothering me today.
- She tried to lay her finger on the reason for the team’s failure, but it was complex.
- Despite searching, he couldn’t lay his finger on the mistake in the report.
Meaning
The phrase ‘lay one’s finger on’ means to point out or single out an issue, problem, or element with precision, often in a negative context.
Synonyms
- Identify
- Pinpoint
- Recognize
- Specify
