Meaning of 'Carry the can'
What does the saying 'Carry the can' mean?
Idiom: Carry the can
Meaning:
If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn't do it or are only partly at fault.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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