lay the blame/responsibility on
phrase
: to blame (someone for something)
The author lays the blame/responsibility for the state of the environment squarely on the government.
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“Lay the blame/responsibility on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%20the%20blame%2Fresponsibility%20on. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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