idiom

carry the can

carry the can

Take the blame for something one did not do

Definition

To take the blame for something one did not do

Examples

  • He had to CARRY THE CAN
  • She doesn't want to CARRY THE CAN
  • Well, that's CARRY THE CAN for you.

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