take the blame for

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sturgeon was emotional, but defiant in her repeated statements that she didn't know anything untoward - and must not take the blame for Murrell's crimes.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Now she has to protect Nicky in order to protect Ethan, and to do that, we need somebody to take the blame for this because we are all culpable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

Hera will probably take the blame for this failure despite being under-resourced because that's just how things work in an office.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

The result, Professor Savoie said, is often situations like the recent backlogs in passport offices, as politicians had to take the blame for decisions in which they were neither involved nor even consulted.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2023

I'll take the blame for messing up whatever she and Ainsley got going right now, as long as I can stop it.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi