lay (something) at the feet of (someone)



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lay (something) at the feet of (someone)

To make or hold someone, especially a group of people, responsible for something. With every other department losing money each year, the managers have laid the company's success at the feet of our team. Even though there is a wide range of factors to consider, voters are quick to lay any economic woes at the feet of elected officials.
See also: feet, lay, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FÚLvio-Portuguese (Brazilian)
Aucamanaw-oo-kaw-MAWNNative American, Mapuche
Octaviaahk-TAYV-ee-ə (English)English, Spanish, Ancient Roman
Vianne-English (Rare)
Kausalya-Hinduism
Jefferson['dʒefəsn]