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Pagar o pato
Literally meaning to pay for the duck, it refers to taking the fall for others. It is commonly used when one person suffers the consequences of a group''s actions.
Examples in context
Sempre sou eu que pago o pato aqui.
I''m always the one who takes the fall here.
Não vou pagar o pato pelos seus erros.
I''m not going to take the blame for your mistakes.
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