He decided to take the rap for his friend's mistake.
take the rap
idiomTo be blamed or punished for something, especially for the wrongful actions of another; to willingly allow oneself to be so blamed or punished.
Even though the manager made the error, the assistant chose to take the rap to protect the team.
Rather than exposing the true culprit and causing a public scandal, the loyal employee agreed to take the rap for the financial discrepancy.
- 01
bum rap
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
- 02
cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
- 03
forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
- 04
give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
- 05
give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
- 06
I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
- 07
kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
- 08
let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.