fall on sword

fall on (one's) sword

To accept the responsibility or blame for a problem or mistake. Likened to the former practice of a soldier using his sword to take his own life for such a misdeed. The CEO fell on his sword when widespread corruption in the company was exposed.

fall on one's sword

1. Lit. to fall down and be penetrated by one's own sword, accidentally or on purpose. He tripped and fell on his sword.

2. Fig. to accept defeat; to go to extremes to indicate one's defeat. (From the ancient practice of a military commander committing suicide this way rather than being captured.) So, because I lost the contract, I am supposed to fall on my sword or something?

词组	fall on sword
释义	fall on sword fall on (one's) sword To accept the responsibility or blame for a problem or mistake. Likened to the former practice of a soldier using his sword to take his own life for such a misdeed. The CEO fell on his sword when widespread corruption in the company was exposed. See also: fall, on, sword Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. fall on one's sword 1. Lit. to fall down and be penetrated by one's own sword, accidentally or on purpose. He tripped and fell on his sword. 2. Fig. to accept defeat; to go to extremes to indicate one's defeat. (From the ancient practice of a military commander committing suicide this way rather than being captured.) So, because I lost the contract, I am supposed to fall on my sword or something? See also: fall, on, sword McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: as though a Monday morning quarterback broom closet closet blow with the wind get (one's) rocks off on (something) be out for the count shine through have teething troubles have, etc. teething problems/troubles
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