Blame Game Quiz

Trying to avoid blame by transferring it onto others:

• Foist off

• Point the finger at

• Saddle with

• Pass the buck

Making someone else responsible for a difficult task or situation:

• Dump on

• Foist off

• Palm off

• Saddle with

Assigning blame to someone quickly and decisively:

• Pin the blame on

• Shift the blame

• Hold accountable

• Scapegoat

When someone unfairly blames another person for something they didn't do:

• Pass the buck

• Throw under the bus

• Saddle with

• Foist off

Blaming someone else to avoid taking responsibility:

• Pin the blame on

• Palm off

• Shift the blame

• Hold accountable

Holding someone responsible for a mistake:

• Finger someone

• Dump on

• Hold responsible

• Scapegoat

Blaming others without acknowledging your own faults:

• Shift the blame

• Hold accountable

• Scapegoat

• Pin the blame on

Placing the responsibility on someone else's shoulders:

• Palm off

• Lay the blame on

• Dump on

• Pass the buck

Making someone else take the blame for your actions:

• Pass the buck to

• Throw under the bus

• Point the finger at

• Foist off

Unfairly attributing blame to a particular group or individual:

• Scapegoat

• Finger someone

• Hold responsible

• Throw under the bus