put the blame on

Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

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

From Slate

We cannot always put the blame on the coach.

From BBC

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