at fault

Idioms and Phrases

Responsible for a mistake, trouble, or failure; deserving blame. For example, At least three cars were involved in the accident, so it was hard to determine which driver was at fault , or He kept missing the target and wondered if the sight on his new rifle was at fault . In Britain this usage was formerly considered incorrect but is now acceptable; in America it has been widespread since the mid-1800s. Also see in the wrong .

Example Sentences

“We celebrate almost a decade of marriage together and a love that is eternal. There’s no one at fault, we believe this is the next best chapter in the evolution of our love.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We are looking into who is responsible and who is at fault,” Sutter said.

From Los Angeles Times

Liability coverage is for losses that the insured person is legally responsible for, such as medical expenses incurred when you are at fault, said Janet Ruiz, director of strategic communication for the Insurance Information Institute.

From Los Angeles Times

Even Verstappen more or less admitted he was at fault there.

From BBC

In California, a jury found engineered stone companies at fault this summer in a suit brought by Gustavo Reyes Gonzalez, a 34-year-old countertop cutter who had to undergo a double lung transplant.

From Los Angeles Times