hold (someone) responsible
phrase
: to blame
If the plan fails I will hold you responsible.
—often + forHe holds me responsible for the project's failure.
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“Hold (someone) responsible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20%28someone%29%20responsible. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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