English Explanatory Dictionary

take the rap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be blamed or punished for something, especially for the wrongful actions of another; to willingly allow oneself to be so blamed or punished.

Pronunciation

En-au-take the rap.ogg

Word forms

take the rap takes the rap taking the rap took the rap taken the rap

Synonyms

carry the can take the fall

Related words

beat the rap bum rap take the heat
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