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Definitie & Betekenis van "[carry] the can"

to carry the can
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to be brave and responsible enough to accept all the consequences of one's or others' unpleasant deeds

What is the origin of the idiom "carry the can" and when to use it?

The idiom "carry the can" has its origins in British slang from the early 20th century. "Can" in this context refers to a container, and carrying it metaphorically signifies taking responsibility or bearing the blame for a particular situation or action. It is used to refer to someone who is held accountable for something, whether it's their fault or not.

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