口语学习技巧|to fall on your sword 承担责任

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Fall on your sword 的字面意思是摔倒在我们的剑上，实质要表达的意思是某人为一组人的行动导致的不好的后果承担责任。

例句

He doesnt think hes to blame but hes falling on his sword anyway.

Shes going to resign - shes falling on her sword even though its not her fault.

He is the boss its only right hes falling on his sword this time.

请注意

另一个意思一样的短语是 to take some flak - 遭到不少批评。

例句

She always takes some flak for things. Even when its not her fault.

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