it's not my fault
The phrase "it's not my fault" is commonly used to assert that one is not responsible for a particular situation or outcome.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)A phrase used to deny responsibility for a problem or situation.
Example
- When the project failed, he quickly said, 'It's not my fault.'
- She insisted, 'It's not my fault the meeting was canceled.'
B1Interpersonal
(informal)An expression to deflect blame and assert innocence.
Example
- After the argument, she said, 'It's not my fault you didn't listen to me.'
- 'It's not my fault,' he exclaimed, 'I wasn't even there when it happened.'
Similar
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