| Phrase/Idiom | carry the can |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you carry the can for another person, you accept blame or take responsibility for something that goes wrong, even if it is not your fault or only partly. |
| Example | The writer didn’t show for the interview and his agent had to carry the can. |
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