Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-the-blame-on
idiom
/pʊt ðə bleɪm ɒn/
Definition
To assign responsibility for a fault or wrong to someone or something.
Examples
- Whenever something goes wrong, he always tries to put the blame on someone else.
- It’s easy to put the blame on your teammates when you lose, but everyone needs to take responsibility.
Meaning
This phrase often implies that a person is holding another accountable for an error, mistake, or problem, usually without acknowledging one’s own role in the situation.
Synonyms
- accuse
- assign responsibility
- hold responsible
- fault
