carry the can
為錯誤或失敗負責任,承擔后果
口語·表示背黑鍋或代人受過
英文釋義
To take the blame or responsibility for something, especially on behalf of others
例句
The whole team made the mistake, but he had to carry the can alone.
典故來源
源自19世紀英國軍隊,士兵輪流攜帶啤酒罐,誰拿罐誰負責,后引申為代人受過。