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Definitions

take the fall

VERB
sentence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blame condemn confine convict imprison incarcerate jail penalize punish
STRONG
adjudge adjudicate damn denounce devote doom impound judge ordain proscribe railroad rule settle
WEAK
mete out pass judgment put away put on ice send to prison send up the river throw the book at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exonerate free let go liberate pardon praise release reward
STRONG
commend
WEAK
accuse blame charge

Example Sentences

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And if anything goes wrong, he’ll happily take the fall.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Students are the foot soldiers who take the fall when administrators need a show of resolve, but the academic departments train and deploy them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Matthew Mott was dispensable enough to take the fall for the previous failures but Brendon McCullum, given the keys to all England sides to mould as he pleases until 2027, is not.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

The Lakers are on the precipice of a second consecutive playoff disaster, and it’s becoming clear who could take the fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

“Thanks for letting me take the fall alone. Your support was really touching.”

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman