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blame Canada

verb
/bleɪm ˈkænədə/US

Etymology

From “Blame Canada”, a song from the satirical 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.

Definitions

  1. A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a problem or serious social issue by…

    A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a problem or serious social issue by humorously laying responsibility on Canada.

    • So, if you don't like this performance, blame Canada!
    • Basically, instead of blaming the U.S. government or society or poor parenting for the way our children behave (poorly), we'll just blame Canada. Everything is Canada's fault.

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blame, Canada.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA