How to pronounce “take the fall”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic, informal, sports, especially boxing) To willingly lose a match, as in a fixed fight.
• (idiomatic, informal) To bear the blame or punishment for another person's failure or misdeed, either intentionally or not.

Practice Nearby Words

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