fall on one's sword
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verb
Definitions
(by extension) To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.
To voluntarily take the blame for a situation.
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Definitions
(by extension) To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.
To voluntarily take the blame for a situation.