fall guy
Example Sentences
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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
"In big crimes, there will always be a fall guy, so we don't believe that the real mastermind will be identified."
From BBC ● May 18, 2024
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
