Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-the-fall
Phrase
/teɪk ðə fɔːl/
Definition
To accept blame or responsibility for something, often to protect someone else.
Examples
- Despite not being at fault, John decided to take the fall for the team’s mistake.
- She was the one who took the fall for her friend when they got caught cheating.
- In a show of loyalty, he agreed to take the fall to protect his colleague.
Meaning
This phrase typically implies that a person willingly accepts the consequences of an action, despite not being the one primarily responsible for it.
Synonyms
- accept blame
- take the rap
- shoulder the blame
