carry the can

相關詞: carry

成語

Definition

  1. To accept blame or responsibility for a mistake or failure, often when it is not entirely one's fault.

    承担责任(为错误或失败负起责任)

    • He was forced to carry the can for the project delays.

      他被迫为项目的延误承担责任。

    • The team made a mistake, but the manager had to carry the can.

      团队犯了错,但经理不得不承担责任。

    • It wasn't my fault, but I had to carry the can, which is really unfair.

      这不是我的错,但我不得不承担责任,这真的很不公平。