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carry the can
Verb
Britain
Canada
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
困難な状況の中で責任を引き受けること。 / 特に問題が発生した状況下で、その結果について責任を負う行為。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(Britain, Canada, idiomatic) To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation.
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carry the can
When the project went over budget, the manager was forced to carry the can for the team's mistakes.
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When the project went over budget, the manager was forced to carry the can for the team's mistakes.
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