The idiom "fall on one's sword" comes from ancient Roman times, where a defeated or disgraced leader would commit suicide by falling on their sword. It has been in use in English since at least the 17th century. It is used to describe a situation where someone takes responsibility for a problem or failure, often at great personal cost.

What is the origin of the idiom "fall on one's sword" and when to use it?

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to [fall] on {one's} sword

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Définition et signification de « fall on one's sword » en anglais

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