at fault
Responsible for a problem, mistake, or other incident. The other driver was definitely at fault—I was just sitting at a red light when he rear-ended me! I know I was at fault, so I will apologize to Sara today. Oh sure, from her point of view, I'm at fault—but I swear, I did nothing wrong!
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at fault
to blame [for something]; serving as the cause of something bad. I was not at fault in the accident. You cannot blame me.
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at fault
Responsible for a mistake, trouble, or failure; deserving blame. For example,
At least three cars were involved in the accident, so it was hard to determine which driver was at fault , or
He kept missing the target and wondered if the sight on his new rifle was at fault. In Britain this usage was formerly considered incorrect but is now acceptable; in America it has been widespread since the mid-1800s. Also see
in the wrong.
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at ˈfault
responsible for doing wrong, making a mistake, etc.; to be blamed: The inquiry will decide who was at fault over the loss of the funds. ♢ I don’t feel that I am at fault. After all, I didn’t know I was breaking a rule.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
faulty
1. mod. fake. Faulty leather on this chair. Gimme the real stuff.
2. mod. wrong. No. You are just faulty about the number.
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at fault
1. Deserving of blame; guilty: admitted to being at fault.
2. Confused and puzzled.
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