at fault
The phrase "at fault" is commonly used to assign responsibility or blame for a mistake, error, or accident.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Responsible for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example
- The driver was at fault for the accident.
- If anything goes wrong, you will be at fault.
C1Hunting
(specific)Unable to find the scent.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "at fault":
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