# lay something at the feet of

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/lay-something-at-the-feet-of
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To assign responsibility for (something) to (someone).

## Examples

- They lay the blame at the feet of the manager.
- After the project failed, the board chose to lay the responsibility at the feet of the lead developer.
- Critics often lay the systemic failures of the industry at the feet of those who refuse to adapt to modern regulations.

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