hold the bag

phrase

1

: to be left empty-handed

2

: to bear alone a responsibility that should have been shared by others

She was left holding the bag for their mistakes.

Examples of hold the bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although patients may have insurance, these overzealous laboratory tests and specialist referrals often leave patients holding the bag when their insurance companies refuse to cover. — Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Citizens left holding the bag There are other risks for residential customers, too. — Theodore J. Kury, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for hold the bag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
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• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag
• mag