English · Phrasal verb Attested

pin on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To place the blame for (something) on (someone), especially unjustly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gán lỗi cho ai đó, đặc biệt là không công bằng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The police pinned the theft on my brother.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pin on” mean?

To place the blame for (something) on (someone), especially unjustly.

Is “pin on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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