take the blame
Definition of take the blame
: to admit responsibility for some bad result or outcome The coach took the blame for the defeat.
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takeplay
: to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
: to seize or capture physically
: to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing
: a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment
: a distinct treatment or variation
: an act or the action of taking: such as
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blameplay
: to find fault with : censure
: to hold responsible
: to place responsibility for
: an expression of disapproval or reproach : censure
: a state of being blameworthy : culpability
: fault, sin
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