Meaning of the word "a bad workman blames his tools" in English
What does "a bad workman blames his tools" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a bad workman blames his tools
US /ə bæd ˈwɜːrkmən bleɪmz hɪz tuːlz/
UK /ə bæd ˈwɜːkmən bleɪmz hɪz tuːlz/
Idiom
said when someone blames their equipment or external factors for their own lack of skill or poor performance
Example:
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He said the oven was broken when the cake burnt, but a bad workman blames his tools.
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Stop complaining about the computer; a bad workman blames his tools.