Meaning of the word "leave somebody holding the bag" in English
What does "leave somebody holding the bag" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leave somebody holding the bag
US /liːv ˈsʌm.bə.di ˈhoʊl.dɪŋ ðə bæɡ/
UK /liːv ˈsʌm.bə.di ˈhəʊl.dɪŋ ðə bæɡ/
Idiom
to leave someone to take all the blame or responsibility for something, especially when others are also responsible
Example:
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When the project failed, the manager left me holding the bag, even though it was a team effort.
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He always manages to escape trouble and leave someone else holding the bag.
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