pin on
Fasten to clothing
To pin something on someone is to assign blame or responsibility, often unfairly or without proof: They tried to pin the robbery on him.
The image is of attaching a label or badge—once pinned, it's hard to remove.
You can't pin this on me.
Less commonly, to pin hopes on something is to depend on it: She pinned her hopes on the scholarship.
Obligation for one's actions
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- faultImperfection or blame
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- accusationClaim someone did wrong
culpability · charge · onus · scapegoat · liability · burden · finger-pointing · implicate
Decorative fastening ornament
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- buttonDisc through a hole
- corsageWearable formal occasion flowers
boutonniere · nameplate · tag · lapel · ornament · fastener · ribbon · flower
Belief about future outcomes
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- faithTrust without proof
- trustConfidence in another
- relianceState of needing support
confidence · optimism · anticipation · dream · ambition · wish · desire · prospect
accountability
Obligation for one's actions
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- faultImperfection or blame
- guiltMoral self-reproach
accusation · culpability · charge · onus · scapegoat · liability · burden · finger-pointing · implicate · attribute
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
corsage · boutonniere · nameplate · tag · lapel · ornament · fastener · ribbon · flower · accessory
expectation
Belief about future outcomes
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- faithTrust without proof
- trustConfidence in another
reliance · confidence · optimism · anticipation · dream · ambition · wish · desire · prospect · chance