idiom

fall on one's sword

3Sections

To accept blame; to sacrifice oneself

Definition

To accept blame; to sacrifice oneself

Examples

  • She FELL ON HER SWORD
  • He needs to FALL ON HIS SWORD
  • Well, that's FALL ON ONE'S SWORD for you.

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