take the fall
Example Sentences
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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
Some doctors feel that instead of offering backup, their hospitals have siloed all responsibility to a few providers who would take the fall if an abortion case were challenged.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2024
“Thanks for letting me take the fall alone. Your support was really touching.”
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
