Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-one's-finger-on-something
idiomatic expression
/pʊt wʌnz ˈfɪŋɡər ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To identify or understand something clearly and accurately.
Examples
- I couldn’t quite put my finger on what was wrong with the project.
- After some discussion, she finally put her finger on the main reason for their disagreement.
- He struggled to put his finger on the key factors affecting his performance.
Meaning
This phrase is used to express the ability to recognize or pinpoint a specific issue, problem, or situation that may be vague or confusing.
Synonyms
- identify
- pinpoint
- recognize
- determine
- discover
