to fall on one's sword

영어로 "fall on one's sword"의 정의와 의미

to fall on one's sword
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책임을 뒤집어쓰다, 남을 지키려 책임을 떠안다

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
to [fall] on {one's} sword definition and meaning
idiom
예시들
If the company's reputation is on the line, someone may need to fall on their sword.
그녀는 팀의 나머지를 보호하려고 책임을 뒤집어썼다.
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