take the fall English

Meaning take the fall meaning

What does take the fall mean?

take the fall 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.

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Blame

• What words refer to being blamed for something?
  get the blame get blamed for take the blame take the rap carry the can take the fall