lie at (one's) door



lie at (one's) door

To be one's responsibility. Typically said of something negative. I'm the coach, and I called a bad play, so any blame for this loss lies at my door.
See also: door, lie

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mohini-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Demetrius[də'mi:triəs]
SaaraSAH:-rahFinnish
Alpin['ælpin]
Launce-Literature
Wei-Chinese