| Phrase/Idiom | fall on one’s sword |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you fall on your sword, you accept the consequences of an unsuccessful or wrong action. |
| Example | The campaign organiser resigned after the failure. She said that she had fallen on her sword. |
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