fall guy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Zak Crawley might wonder why he is set to become an Ashes fall guy when so many around him have survived.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
In Japan, the BOJ is the government’s fall guy.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
Carl’s duplicitous behavior, meanwhile, leads Roy to think his brother is planning to make him the fall guy for their mutual misdeeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
If this $1.2-billion gamble is going to fail, the Dodgers will need a fall guy, and he’ll be it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2024
I said they’re looking for a fall guy and you’re nominated.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
