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/Sounds like 'ko-MEH-seh el mah-ROHN'/

To take the fall for something that isn't entirely your fault, being the scapegoat who bears the negative consequences of a situation. It's about shouldering the blame, even when you're not the only one responsible, and dealing with the unpleasant outcomes that come with it.

Example

"I always take the fall for the team's mistakes."

"He took the fall for something someone else did."

Regional synonyms:

Ignorar a alguien por completo, no hacerle el más mínimo caso como si no existiera. 'Olímpicamente' intensifica la acción: fue una ignorada de medalla de oro.