The manager decided to fall on his sword after the project failed.
fall on one's sword
idiomTo resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.
Origin
disputed originRefers to the practice of some Roman military leaders, who would commit suicide following a devastating defeat by literally falling on the point of their own swords.
After the company lost millions due to his poor decisions, the director chose to fall on his sword and resign.
Facing intense public scrutiny and pressure from the board, the chief executive reluctantly fell on his sword to preserve the reputation of the firm.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.