Idioms title

The Idiom Attic - a collection of hundreds of English idioms, each one explained.

The meaning of "a bad workman always blames his tools"

" A bad workman always blames his tools "
Meaning:
A proverb that suggests a poor workman tends to look for an excuse for his poor work.
Example:
It was really Andy’s fault that the wall he built fell down but he tried to claim that the cement mixer was faulty.
Where did it originate?:
The expression is found in British collections of proverbs from the 16th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide, but less commonly than 50 years ago.
Hear the idiom spoken:
More idioms about:   work   proverbial   aphorism  

 We are also on Facebook

 Copyright Gary Martin