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
Timoteotee-mo-TE-o (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Sefu-Eastern African, Swahili
KileyKIE-leeEnglish
Absolon['æbsələn]
Werdheri-Ancient Germanic
GrosvenorGROV-ə-nər, GROV-nərEnglish (Rare)