lay at one's door . lay at one's door {v. phr.}, {literary} To blame (something) on a person. The failure of the plan was laid at his door. Compare: LAY TO (1). Categories: add yours blame {literary} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: L Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss