Fall on your sword meaning
What does the saying 'Fall on your sword' mean?
Idiom: Fall on your sword
Meaning:
If someone falls on their sword, they resign or accept the consequences of some wrongdoing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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