pin (something) on (one)

pin (something) on (one)

To blame or try to frame one for a crime, transgression, or wrongdoing of which they are innocent. They tried to pin the theft on me just because I had access to the safe that day. The police pinned the murder on him because he was a convenient suspect, even though they had no real proof. No way, you ain't pinning this on me!See also: on, pin

pin something on someone or something

to hang something on someone or something by pinning. (See also something on someone">pin something on someone.) The mayor pinned the medal on the boy who had rescued the swimmer. I pinned a yellow ribbon on my lapel.See also: on, pin

pin something on someone

Fig. Inf. to blame something on someone; to frame someone for a crime; to make it appear that an innocent person has actually committed a crime. (See also something on someone or something">pin something on someone or something.) Don't try to pin that crime on me! I didn't do it. The gang member tried to pin the crime on a rival gang.See also: on, pin

pin on

Attribute to someone, especially a wrongdoing or crime. For example, They pinned the murder on the wrong man. This expression uses pin in the sense of "attach." [First half of 1900s] See also: on, pin

pin on

v.1. To hang or secure something onto someone or something using a pin or pins: I pinned a flower on my hat. I pinned on a corsage to my sleeve.2. To ascribe responsibility for something, especially something that is worthy of blame, to someone: The detective pinned the murder on the wrong suspect.See also: on, pin