Definition of Take the fall

1. Verb. (idiomatic informal sports especially boxing) To willingly lose a match, as in a fixed fight. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic informal) To bear the blame or punishment for a failure or a misdeed. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Take The Fall

take stock
take ten
take that
take the Fifth
take the Fifth Amendment
take the Michael
take the air
take the biscuit
take the bull by the horns
take the cake
take the con
take the count
take the cross
take the cure
take the fall (current term)
take the field
take the fifth
take the floor
take the game to
take the heat
take the hint
take the lead
take the liberty
take the mick
take the mickey
take the offensive
take the pee
take the pledge

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