fall guy

Noun

A person who is blamed for the mistakes, wrongdoings, or failures of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

ریشه

Originated in the early 20th century from the phrase 'take the fall'. In this context, 'fall' means to be arrested or convicted.

مثال

• He was set up as the fall guy for the scheme.
• I'm not going to be your fall guy.
• They needed a fall guy to take the blame for it.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Be the fall guy Set up as the fall guy Used as a fall guy