Meaning
To identify or pinpoint something precisely, often a problem.
Cultural Background
In French business, being direct is appreciated. Using this phrase shows you are analytical. Similar usage to France, often used in casual conversation to show agreement with an observation.
Preposition check
Always use 'sur'. It is the most common mistake.
Meaning
To identify or pinpoint something precisely, often a problem.
Preposition check
Always use 'sur'. It is the most common mistake.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
J'ai enfin ___ le doigt sur la solution.
The past participle of 'mettre' is 'mis'.
Which preposition is correct?
J'ai mis le doigt ___ le problème.
The idiom is 'mettre le doigt sur'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesJ'ai enfin ___ le doigt sur la solution.
The past participle of 'mettre' is 'mis'.
J'ai mis le doigt ___ le problème.
The idiom is 'mettre le doigt sur'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is for problems or situations.
Related Phrases
Mettre le doigt dans l'engrenage
contrastTo start a process that is hard to stop.
Mettre le doigt sur la plaie
specialized formTo touch a sensitive subject.
