to carry the can
1carry the can — If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn t do it or are only partly at fault …
2carry the can — ► carry the can Brit. informal take responsibility for a mistake or misdeed. Main Entry: ↑carry …
3carry the can Brit. — carry the can Brit. informal take responsibility for a mistake or misdeed. → carrots …
4carry the can — If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn t do it or are only partly at fault. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you carry the can for another person, you accept blame or take responsibility for… …
5carry the can — to receive undeserved punishment while the culprit goes free Some authorities suggest that the can contained beer. Common use in the First World War suggests that it was more likely to have carried food prepared behind the lines for those… …
6carry the can — British & Australian to take the blame or responsibility for something that is wrong or has not succeeded. She suspected that she d be left to carry the can for her boss s mistakes. (often + for) …
7Carry the can — If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn t do it or are only partly at fault …
8carry the can — verb To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation. For Vajpayee, who is keen that he alone does not carry the can for his unwieldy alliance, it is a tough decision …
9carry the can — be responsible, see that the job gets done The manager gets a big salary, but Mario carries the can …
10carry the can — Vrb phrs. To take responsibility for a mistake. E.g. I m not carrying the can for your inability to control your kids. Informal …