Pronunciation: /fɔːl ɒn jʊər sɔːrd/
noun A person, place, thing, or idea, such as 'sword' in this phrase.
A1 I don't understand what it means to 'fall on your sword'.
A2 She didn't want to 'fall on her sword' and take the blame for the mistake.
B1 The politician decided to 'fall on his sword' and resign after the scandal.
B2 In times of crisis, leaders must be willing to 'fall on their swords' for the greater good.
C1 The CEO knew he had to 'fall on his sword' and take responsibility for the company's failure.
C2 The general was willing to 'fall on his sword' to protect his soldiers from punishment.
verb An action word that indicates the act of falling on a sword, typically used metaphorically to mean taking responsibility for a mistake or failure.
A1 If you make a mistake, don't fall on your sword. Just try again.
A2 When facing criticism, it's important not to fall on your sword and instead learn from the feedback.
B1 The CEO decided to fall on his sword and take responsibility for the company's financial losses.
B2 In times of crisis, leaders must be willing to fall on their sword for the greater good of the organization.
C1 The politician refused to fall on his sword and resign despite mounting pressure from the public.
C2 As a military commander, he understood that sometimes it was necessary to fall on his sword for the success of the mission.
pronoun A word used in place of a noun, such as 'your' in this phrase.
A1 If you make a mistake, don't be afraid to fall on your sword and admit it.
A2 It's important to be honest and fall on your sword when you know you are wrong.
B1 Sometimes it's better to fall on your sword and take responsibility for your actions.
B2 In a leadership position, it's crucial to be willing to fall on your sword when necessary.
C1 True leaders are not afraid to fall on their sword for the greater good of their team.
C2 When faced with a difficult decision, a wise leader knows when to fall on their sword.
preposition A word that shows the relationship between the subject of the sentence and the sword in this phrase.
A1 If you make a mistake, don't be afraid to fall on your sword and admit it.
A2 It's important to take responsibility for your actions and not be afraid to fall on your sword.
B1 In a leadership role, sometimes you have to fall on your sword for the good of the team.
B2 As a manager, you may need to fall on your sword to protect your team from criticism.
C1 The CEO decided to fall on his sword and resign after the company's financial scandal.
C2 The politician chose to fall on his sword rather than compromise his principles.
formal It is expected that if you are found guilty of the crime, you will have to fall on your sword and accept the consequences.
informal If you get caught cheating, you'll have to fall on your sword and face the music.
slang Dude, if you mess up, you just gotta fall on your sword and own up to it.
figurative Sometimes in life, you have to be willing to fall on your sword for the greater good.
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