Meaning of the word "accusing the times is but excusing ourselves" in English
What does "accusing the times is but excusing ourselves" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
accusing the times is but excusing ourselves
US /əˈkjuːzɪŋ ðə taɪmz ɪz bʌt ɪkˈskjuːzɪŋ aʊərˈsɛlvz/
UK /əˈkjuːzɪŋ ðə taɪmz ɪz bʌt ɪkˈskjuːzɪŋ aʊəˈsɛlvz/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that blaming the current era or circumstances is often just a way to avoid taking responsibility for one's own failures or actions
Example:
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Instead of working on his own character, he keeps complaining about modern society; truly, accusing the times is but excusing ourselves.
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We often say the world has become too competitive, but accusing the times is but excusing ourselves for not trying harder.