Took the rap for me In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "took the rap for me", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2022-04-16 06:04

Meaning of Took the rap for me (redirected from take the rap (for someone or something) )

Synonyms:

take the fall/hit (for someone or something)

Take the rap (for someone or something) informal slang

The late 18th-century use of rap to mean ‘criticism’ or ‘rebuke’ was extended in early 20th-century American English to include ‘a criminal charge’ and ‘a prison sentence’.

To be penalized or blamed for something, especially when it is not your fault.

His mom took the rap for the broken glass, even though it was her son who threw the glass onto the floor.

His mom is always taking the rap for his wrongdoings. If she keeps doing that, he will become an irresponsible person.

Listen, John, you're mature now, so you must take responsibility for your mistakes. No one here is gonna take the rap for you.

Grammar and Usage of Take the rap (for someone or something)

Verb Forms

taken the rap (for someone or something)
took the rap (for someone or something)
taking the rap (for someone or something)

The verb "take" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Take the rap (for someone or something)

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the noun "rap".