take the heat

Definitions

1. To take the blame; to be the focus of anger or scrutiny; to take the consequences.
   informal
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, heat.

Examples

“If this decision turns out to be a bad one, I'll take⟳ the heat for it.”

“For entirely self-serving reasons, ministers and civil servants never dispelled the public belief that uncaring 'fat cat' privateers or foreign state railways were in control⟳, ramping up fares and creaming off profits which either enriched shareholders or subsidised European rail fares. DfT left train⟳ operators to 'take⟳ the heat' - which they dutifully did, fearful of speaking up and 'biting the hand that feeds'.”

“Despite hopes that the story would dissipate over the August recess, the White House is preparing for Trump to take⟳ more heat from Republicans in the weeks ahead.”

“I can take⟳ the heat, baby, best believe⟳ That's the moment I shine⟳”

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