/Sounds like 'eh-CHAH rah KOO-loh ah-lehm-peh-DRAH-doh' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
Blame external circumstances to justify one's own mistakes. This phrase is often used to describe someone who never takes responsibility for their actions.
Example
"He always blames the sidewalk when things go wrong."
"Stop blaming the sidewalk and take responsibility."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'eh-CHAH rah KOO-loh ah-lehm-peh-DRAH-doh' — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
Blame external circumstances to justify one's own mistakes. This phrase is often used to describe someone who never takes responsibility for their actions.
Example
"He always blames the sidewalk when things go wrong."
"Stop blaming the sidewalk and take responsibility."
Regional synonyms: