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carry+the+can

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  • carry 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… …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • carry 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… …   How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

  • carry 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 …   Wiktionary

  • carry the can — be responsible, see that the job gets done    The manager gets a big salary, but Mario carries the can …   English idioms

  • Carry the can — do the dirty work; bear the responsibility; take the blame …   Dictionary of Australian slang

  • carry the can — Australian Slang do the dirty work; bear the responsibility; take the blame …   English dialects glossary

  • carry the ball — {v. phr.}, {informal} To take the most important or difficult part in an action or business. * /None of the other boys would tell the principal about their breaking the window, and John had to carry the ball./ * /When the going is rough, Fred can …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • carry the ball — {v. phr.}, {informal} To take the most important or difficult part in an action or business. * /None of the other boys would tell the principal about their breaking the window, and John had to carry the ball./ * /When the going is rough, Fred can …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • carry\ the\ ball — v. phr. informal To take the most important or difficult part in an action or business. None of the other boys would tell the principal about their breaking the window, and John had to carry the ball. When the going is rough, Fred can always be… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • carry the day — provide enough energy or support, fill the gap    We need one more volunteer. If you can come it will carry the day …   English idioms

  • take the can back —    to be held responsible    See carry the can for a dissertation on this usage:     Nobody wanted to take the can back. (B. Forbes, 1986) …   How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

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