take the blame
phrase
: to admit responsibility for some bad result or outcome
The coach took the blame for the defeat.
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If these rotations fail to get results, will Spo take the blame or will fans forget his history and fault the player who is underperforming?
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Ira Winderman,
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29 June 2026
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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“Take the blame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20blame. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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