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Carry-the-can

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

(idiomatic) To take responsibility for something; to accept blame or punishment.

Sample Sentence:

When the project failed, the manager decided to carry-the-can and admitted his mistakes to the team.

Sense 2:

(idiomatic) To do the work that someone else should be doing.

Sample Sentence:

My lazy coworker never finishes his share of the tasks, so I always have to carry-the-can for him.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

(idiomatic) A person who takes responsibility for something, often in a difficult or challenging situation.

Sample Sentence:

In times of crisis, a leader must emerge and become the carry-the-can, ensuring the team stays focused and motivated.

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