fall on your sword
Fortgeschritten (C1) formal
Resign or accept punishment to protect others or admit fault.
"When the scandal broke, the minister fell on his sword and resigned immediately."
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Suits Official · 31:11
Don't fall on your sword again.
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Esfand · 173:16
I expect you to fall on your sword if you do.
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Esfand · 210:04
Black, I expect you to fall on your sword if you do.
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Esfand · 211:30
[screaming] [sighs] I expect you to fall on your sword if you do.