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CARRY THE CAN

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Carry The Can.

Carry The Can - as a verb

Accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
face the music

Example Sentences

"I wasn't responsible for the mistake, but I had to carry the can for it."
"Even though it wasn't my fault, I had to carry the can for the team's poor performance."
"He made a bad decision, and now he has to carry the can for it."
"It's unfair that the junior employees have to carry the can for the mistakes made by their superiors."
"She was blamed for the project's failure and had to carry the can alone."
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