to fall on your sword 承担责任

Fall on your sword 的字面意思是“摔倒在自己的剑上”，实际要表达的含义是某人为一组人的行动造成的不良后果承担责任。

 

例句

 

He doesn't think he's to blame – but he's falling on his sword anyway.

 

She's going to resign - she's falling on her sword even though it's not her fault.

 

He is the boss – it's only right he's falling on his sword this time.

 

请注意

 

另一个意思相似的短语是 to take some flak - 受到很多批评。

 

例句

 

She always takes some flak for things. Even when it's not her fault.

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