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to fall on one's sword
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a lua vina asupra sa, a se sacrifica pentru altcineva
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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The minister fell on his sword after the scandal broke.
După izbucnirea scandalului, ministrul a luat vina asupra sa.
