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Have somebody’s blood on your hands

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Direct Responsibility

Use when someone directly caused harm or death through their actions.

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The general who ordered the airstrike has the city's blood on his hands.
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Moral Weight

Implies heavy moral guilt, used when blaming someone for a serious wrongdoing.

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After the scandal, the CEO has the company's blood on his hands.
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Serious Accusation

Expresses a grave accusation; not used for light or accidental situations.

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By ignoring the warnings, he has the tourists' blood on his hands.
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