take the blame for

Example Sentences

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"Of course, I take the blame for this, but the players are the same players we were happy with against Bulgaria and in the second half against Hungary," Hallgrimsson told RTE.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

Now she has to protect Nicky in order to protect Ethan, and to do that, we need somebody to take the blame for this because we are all culpable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

“That’s on everybody in this room. Everybody. Probably myself more, and I’ll take the blame for not having the group ready. Put it all on me. That’s fine. I’ll take that.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Hera will probably take the blame for this failure despite being under-resourced because that's just how things work in an office.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

“I always take the blame for the other children,” I replied.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter