Only have yourself to blame

phrase

To be the only one responsible for the negative situation one is currently in.

If you missed the bus because you woke up late, you only have yourself to blame.
Visual representation of "only have yourself to blame" - To be the only one responsible for the negative situation one is currently in

Often appears as...

  • only have yourself to blame for the problems
  • only have yourself to blame for the situation

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be the only one responsible for the negative situation one is currently in.

If you missed the bus because you woke up late, you only have yourself to blame.
Visual representation of "only have yourself to blame" - To be the only one responsible for the negative situation one is currently in

Often appears as...

  • only have yourself to blame for the problems
  • only have yourself to blame for the situation

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "only have yourself to blame"
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Self-inflicted Outcome

Used when someone's actions directly cause an unfortunate result, emphasizing self-responsibility.

Illustration for Self-inflicted Outcome
By ignoring the weather forecast and not bringing an umbrella, you only have yourself to blame for getting wet.
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No External Blame

Highlights that no one else is at fault; specifically rejects the idea of blaming others.

Illustration for No External Blame
You only have yourself to blame for overspending when you were warned about your budget.
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Not for Accidents

Typically not used for situations that are genuinely accidental or out of one's control.

Illustration for Not for Accidents
He couldn't blame the snow for the car accident; he only had himself to blame for speeding.
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Self-inflicted Outcome

Used when someone's actions directly cause an unfortunate result, emphasizing self-responsibility.

Illustration for Self-inflicted Outcome
By ignoring the weather forecast and not bringing an umbrella, you only have yourself to blame for getting wet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No External Blame

Highlights that no one else is at fault; specifically rejects the idea of blaming others.

Illustration for No External Blame
You only have yourself to blame for overspending when you were warned about your budget.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not for Accidents

Typically not used for situations that are genuinely accidental or out of one's control.

Illustration for Not for Accidents
He couldn't blame the snow for the car accident; he only had himself to blame for speeding.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Self-inflicted Outcome

Used when someone's actions directly cause an unfortunate result, emphasizing self-responsibility.

Illustration for Self-inflicted Outcome
By ignoring the weather forecast and not bringing an umbrella, you only have yourself to blame for getting wet.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No External Blame

Highlights that no one else is at fault; specifically rejects the idea of blaming others.

Illustration for No External Blame
You only have yourself to blame for overspending when you were warned about your budget.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not for Accidents

Typically not used for situations that are genuinely accidental or out of one's control.

Illustration for Not for Accidents
He couldn't blame the snow for the car accident; he only had himself to blame for speeding.
Visual representation of the word "Only have yourself to blame"

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