Meaning
Accusing someone else for one's own mistakes or failures.
Cultural Background
Blame-shifting is often a result of rigid hierarchies where admitting a mistake can lead to severe reprimand. In joint families, the youngest or the daughter-in-law is often the target of blame-shifting.
Use with caution
This is an accusation. Use it only when you are certain of the facts.
Meaning
Accusing someone else for one's own mistakes or failures.
Use with caution
This is an accusation. Use it only when you are certain of the facts.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct postposition.
वह अपनी गलती दूसरों ___ डाल रहा है।
The phrase requires 'पर' to indicate the target of the blame.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesवह अपनी गलती दूसरों ___ डाल रहा है।
The phrase requires 'पर' to indicate the target of the blame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is used to describe someone else's behavior.
Related Phrases
ठीकरा फोड़ना
synonymTo break the pot on someone's head (blame).
