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Meaning of take the heat

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

take the heat

verb

Definitions

  1. To take the blame; to be the focus of anger or scrutiny; to take the consequences.

    Example: If this decision turns out to be a bad one, I'll take the heat for it.