Meanings
How to pronounce "take the fall":
AU
To willingly lose a match, as in a fixed fight.
To bear the blame or punishment for another person's failure or misdeed, either intentionally or not.
Example Sentences
1
He decided to take the fall for his friend's mistake.
2
The CEO refused to take the fall for the company's financial troubles.
3
She didn't want her team to take the fall for her own errors.
4
She was willing to take the fall to maintain harmony within the group.
5
He didn't want his colleagues to take the fall for his negligence.