to fall on one's sword
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承担责任, 替别人扛责
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
例子
He fell on his sword and took the blame for the team's loss in the championship game.
丑闻曝光后，部长承担了责任。
