to fall on one's sword

Definição e significado de "fall on one's sword"em inglês

to fall on one's sword
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assumir a culpa, se sacrificar para proteger alguém

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
Exemplos
She is considering falling on her sword and taking the blame for the project's failure.
Ele não tomou a decisão sozinho, mas assumiu a culpa mesmo assim.
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