Hold the baby meaning
What does the saying 'Hold the baby' mean?
Idiom: Hold the baby
Meaning:
If someone is responsible for something, they are holding the baby.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Children and babies |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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