don't blame me

don't blame (one)

Do not place the blame on one; do not deem one responsible (for some wrongdoing, mistake, etc.). Yeah, you can try talking to Tom, but don't blame me if he's cranky—he's been in a bad mood all day. A: "Look, now all these are broken." B: "Don't blame me—I told Jeff to get the ones that don't break."
See also: blame
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

don’t blame ˈme

(spoken) used to advise somebody not to do something, when you think they will do it despite your advice: Call her if you like, but don’t blame me if she’s angry.
See also: blame
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • don't blame (one)
  • point a/the finger
  • point the finger
  • point the finger at
  • point the finger at (one)
  • point the finger at someone
  • lay the blame on
  • lay the blame on (one)
  • make (one) the scapegoat (for something)
  • scapegoat
References in periodicals archive
We have a nation of 'Don't blame me's' and 'I know my rights'.
Alarming rise in teacher assaults in our schools. Unions have described the situation as unacceptable