Idiom: take the rap for something
Meaning
Idiom: take the rap for something
- to be blamed or punished, especially for something you didn’t do or for something that others also were involved in
Example sentences
— I take the rap for a lot of things because I’m the oldest child.
— My friend is so cool! He took the rap for cheating on the test but didn't tell the teacher that everyone else did the same thing.
— Don't expect me to take the rap again.
— We're screwed. Pamela would never take the rap. She's probably blaming us right now.
— I would never tell on you. Trust me, I'll take the rap if we get caught.
— So you don't feel any remorse for your girlfriend taking the rap for you?
— Who stole the phone? If you take the rap for one of your friends, you'll be equally punished when we find out what happened.
— When I spoke with the principal, I tried to pretend that I was being brave and loyal by taking the rap but I was the one who spray painted graffiti on the school.
— Sir, my son refuses to say what really happened. He'd rather take the rap then be bullied and beat up.
— Everyone has to make a vow that we'll take the rap if something goes wrong with the plan. Agreed?
— Ugh. My client is taking the rap for her so-called boyfriend. Just wait until I tell her that he's already dating one of her friends.
Synonyms
- suffer the consequences
- pay the price
- answer for something
- take the blame
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