I don't blame you

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29 September 2026

We use this expression to show sypathy with someone for what they said, did or thought.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I was really upset when she said that.

I don't blame you! You worked really hard, I know.

Example 2

I told them to leave.

I don't blame you. It sounds like they were behaving very badly.