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to fall on one's sword
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prendersi la colpa, sacrificarsi per coprire qualcuno
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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Rather than blame his staff, the manager fell on his sword.
Invece di dare la colpa al personale, il manager se l'è presa lui.
