The whole class had to take the rap for the disorder.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
take the rap — (for (something)) to be blamed or punished unfairly for something you have not done. Reublinger has often taken the rap for bad decisions made by his boss … New idioms dictionary
take the rap — ► take the rap informal be punished or blamed for something. Main Entry: ↑rap … English terms dictionary
take the rap — (informal) BE PUNISHED, take the blame, suffer (the consequences), pay (the price). → rap * * * take the rap (slang) To take the blame or punishment, esp in place of another • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
take the rap — informal why should I take the rap for what Clarence did? Syn: be punished, take the blame, suffer, suffer the consequences, pay, pay the price … Thesaurus of popular words
take the rap — receive punishment, be accused and punished The owner of the restaurant was forced to take the rap over allowing underage workers to work at night … Idioms and examples
take the rap — to be blamed or punished for something bad that has happened, especially when it is not your fault. I m not going to take the rap for someone else s mistakes. (often + for) … New idioms dictionary
take the rap (for something) — informal phrase to be blamed or punished, especially for something that you did not do There’s no way I’m taking the rap for his mistakes. Thesaurus: to be punishedsynonym punishment of being legally killedhyponym … Useful english dictionary
take the rap (for somebody) — take the ˈrap (for sb/sth) idiom (informal) to be blamed or punished, especially for sth you have not done Syn: take the blame • She was prepared to take the rap for the shoplifting, though it had been her sister s idea. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
take the rap for something — take the rap (for (something)) to be blamed or punished unfairly for something you have not done. Reublinger has often taken the rap for bad decisions made by his boss … New idioms dictionary
take the rap for — take the rap (for (something)) to be blamed or punished unfairly for something you have not done. Reublinger has often taken the rap for bad decisions made by his boss … New idioms dictionary
