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Definition pin on in American English

pin on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to blame someone for something, often when they are not responsible

Example

He has managed to pin the blame on the previous government.

Example

They can't pin anything on to him.

Synonyms and related words
criticize blame put yourself down
2

to hope very much that someone or something will succeed when everyone or everything else has failed

Synonyms and related words
hope aim pray
Definition pin on in American English