take the rap

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Archived revision by WingerBot (talk | contribs) as of 03:41, 15 October 2019.
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

Pronunciation

  • Audio (AU):(file)

Verb

take the rap

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

Synonyms

See also