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Meaning of 'Hold the bag'

What does the saying 'Hold the bag' mean?

Idiom: Hold the bag

Meaning:

If someone is responsible for something, they are holding the bag.
Country: American English American English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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