Talk:blame

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Audio pronunciation not correct?[edit]

When I listen to this file, I hear /weɪm/, not /bleɪm/. Sure, I'm french, my pronunciation of English is awful, but I would be pleased if you could check that. --ArséniureDeGallium 18:01, 21 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It's fine. Equinox 18:02, 21 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Fine means correct (1: free from errors)? OK, in this case it is fine for me. :-) --ArséniureDeGallium 18:04, 21 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
It may not meet the highest standard for audio quality and clarity. I am somewhat hearing impaired (tinnitus) and don't get the "bl" very clearly in this instance. I have had similar problems with some other pronunciation files. DCDuring TALK 18:18, 21 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

negative polarity[edit]

2. criticize somebody: to find fault with somebody (used in negative statements and questions) I don't blame you for wanting to know what happened https://www.wordreference.com/definition/blame --Backinstadiums (talk) 15:58, 13 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/take+the+blame --Backinstadiums (talk) 18:23, 11 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

(Informal) used as a mild curse[edit]

(Informal) blast; damn (used as a mild curse): Blame the rotten luck. --Backinstadiums (talk) 16:35, 15 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]