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put the blame on

Idioms

see under lay on, def. 3; put it to, def. 3.

Example Sentences

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Goddard told the BBC she felt it was an attempt to put the blame on her.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The Austrian defended his players for their poor run as he put the blame on his superiors for not arming him with a stronger squad.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

Since then, spokesmen have since tried to put the blame on Adm.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025

Barrientos called herself a victim, telling Times reporters that even though an employee had stolen money, “because I’m the employer, of course they put the blame on me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

He could at once put the blame on Julius, but that might rebound against him later.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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