B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
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To point the finger at someone
Literal Translation
"To mark with a finger"
What it means
To point the finger at someone. Describes public shaming or social ostracism, where someone is singled out for criticism or disapproval.
Example in context
"Dopo lo scandalo veniva segnato a dito da tutti."
"After the scandal he was pointed at by everyone."
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