lay the blame (for something) on someone

lay the blame (for something) on someone
lay the blame (for something) on someone
Fig. to place the blame for something on someone. •

We could not possibly lay the blame for the accident on you.

Don't try to lay the blame on me!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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