put the blame on
Fault someone else
To put the blame on someone is to hold them responsible for a failure or wrongdoing, whether fairly or not: They put the blame on the new guy, even though the mistake happened before he started.
The phrase often implies deflecting responsibility—assigning fault to someone else rather than accepting it yourself.
- accuseClaim someone did wrong
- point the fingerAccuse someone of wrongdoing
- indictFormally charge with crime
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- condemnDeclare wrong or guilty
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put the blame ontake responsibility
Accept fault for outcomes
take the blame · own up to · take the fall · come clean · fess up
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