fall guy
The term "fall guy" is often used in informal contexts to describe someone who is unfairly blamed for the actions or mistakes of others.
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Definition
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(informal)A person who is blamed for the mistakes or crimes of others.
Example
- He was the fall guy for the company's financial scandal.
- They needed a fall guy to take the blame for the failed project.
B2General
(informal)Someone who is used as a scapegoat.
Example
- The real culprit escaped, leaving him as the fall guy.
Similar
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