American Idioms and Expressions

Place The Blame On (someone Or Something) Idiom

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place the blame on (someone or something)
What does place the blame on (someone or something) mean?
to blame someone or somethingThe teacher placed the blame on the boys for breaking the flower vase.

Some Random Idioms
abs
What does "abs" mean?
abdominal muscles. Nice abs. You been working out?
Average Joe
What does "Average Joe" mean?
An average Joe is an ordinary person without anything exceptional about them.
on the road
What does "on the road" mean?
to be travelling (especially as a salesman or performer)Her husband is a salesman and is often on the road.
clear sailing
What does "clear sailing" mean?
to be an easy situationIt was clear sailing when we finished work and began our journey.
elbow (someone) out of (somewhere)
What does "elbow (someone) out of (somewhere)" mean?
to pressure someone out of somewhereThe woman elbowed the other shoppers out of the way so that she could buy some shoes.
sounds
What does "sounds" mean?
music; records; CDs
Don't sweat the small stuff
What does "Don't sweat the small stuff" mean?
This is used to tell people not to worry about trivial or unimportant issues.
groovy
What does "groovy" mean?
cool; nice; excellent (anacrhonistic)
stuffed shirt
What does "stuffed shirt" mean?
a person who is too rigid or too formal I do not want to invite my neighbor to come with us because he is a stuffed shirt and not very interesting to spend time with.

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