| Word | take the fall |
|---|---|
| Description | receive blame or punishment, typically in the place of another person - North American informal In late 19th-century criminals' slang fall could mean an arrest and this was later extended to mean a term of imprisonment. From this the US term fall guy meaning a scapegoat developed in the early 20th century. receive blame or punishment, typically in the place of another person - North American informal In late 19th-century criminals' slang fall could mean |
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