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carry the can (for sth)

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(किसी और की ग़लती का) दोष अपने सिर लेना

“carry the can (for sth)” का हिंदी में अर्थ है (किसी और की ग़लती का) दोष अपने सिर लेना. In English, it means to accept the blame for sth, especially sth that is not your fault (British, informal).

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    to accept the blame for sth, especially sth that is not your fault (British, informal)

    (किसी और की ग़लती का) दोष अपने सिर लेना

    • The manager made the mistake, but the clerk had to carry the can.
    • I'm not going to carry the can for your laziness.

    Main word can