to fall on one's sword
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يتحمّل اللوم, يضحي بنفسه لحماية غيره
to take the blame or punishment for something, even if it is not entirely one's fault, in order to protect someone else or to preserve one's honor
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idiom
أمثلة
If the company's reputation is on the line, someone may need to fall on their sword.
تحمّلت اللوم لتحمي بقية الفريق.
