Take The Fall

Synonyms of take the fall

• accept responsibility
• take the blame
• shoulder the blame

Antonyms of take the fall

• shift the blame
• deny responsibility
• evade accountability

Collocations of take the fall

blame

Frequency: 80 %

He decided to take the fall and accept the blame for the failed project.

responsibility

Frequency: 70 %

She was willing to take the fall and shoulder the responsibility for the mistake.

consequences

Frequency: 65 %

She was prepared to take the fall and deal with the consequences of her choices.

punishment

Frequency: 60 %

He knew he would have to take the fall and face the punishment for his actions.

Idiomatic Expressions for take the fall

• Phrase: let someone else take the fall
  Meaning: to allow someone else to be blamed or punished for something instead of oneself
  Usage: She didn't want to face the consequences, so she let her friend take the fall for the stolen item.