Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
place-the-onus-on
Phrase
/pleɪs ði ˈoʊ.nəs ɒn/
Definition
To assign responsibility or blame to someone for a particular action or outcome.
Examples
- When the project failed, the manager chose to place the onus on the team rather than accepting his own mistakes.
- The teacher placed the onus on the students to complete their assignments on time.
Meaning
This phrase means to shift the duty or burden onto another person, thereby making them accountable for a situation.
Synonyms
- Put the responsibility on
- Shift the burden to
- Assign blame
