pin on

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

A pin on her shirt says Legendary Gra with Auntie Bernadette written on masking tape over the rest.

From Literature

A pin on the woman’s shirt said Auntie Bernadette in black marker, covering something that began with Legendary Gra.

From Literature

A small metallic book pin on the top of her dress that reminded him of the badges Girl Scouts might get.

From Literature

The sandwich looked as if someone had used a rolling pin on it.

From Literature

Liverpool can't put a pin on it.

From BBC