lay at feet

lay at feet
lay (something)(blame) at (one's) feet
To make or hold someone responsible for something.
With every other department losing money each year, the managers have laid the company's success at our team's feet.
Because I'm their elected official, voters are quick to lay any economic woes at my feet.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
lay something at someone's feet and put something at someone's feet
1. Lit. to place something on the ground in front of someone. The cat came up to me and laid a mouse at my feet. The dog put a rabbit at my feet.
2. Fig. to hold someone responsible for something. I am going to lay this matter at your feet. You are clearly to blame. I will put this matter at your feet. It is your fault.
See also: feet, lay
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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lay (something) at (one's) feet
lay (something) at the feet of (someone)