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take the rap

to be blamed or punished for something bad that has happened, especially when it is not your fault. I'm not going to take the rap for someone else's mistakes. (often + for)

See also: rap, take

take the rap (for something)

to be blamed or punished unfairly for something you have not done. Reublinger has often taken the rap for bad decisions made by his boss.

See also: rap, take

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