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to fall on one's sword
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de schuld op je nemen, de klap opvangen
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
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He did not make the decision alone, but he fell on his sword anyway.
Hij had de beslissing niet alleen genomen, maar nam toch de schuld op zich.
