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
Allyciaə-LIS-yə, ə-LIS-ə, ə-LISH-əEnglish (Rare)
Franziskafrahn-TSIS-kahGerman
Ollie['ɔli]
Quentinkawn-TEN (French), KWEN-tin (English)French, English
ToriTAWR-eeEnglish
Amand['æmənd]