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takes the rap

takes the rap is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the rap.

Meaning of take the rap

Verb

take the rap (third-person singular simple present takes the rap, present participle taking the rap, simple past took the rap, past participle taken the rap)

  1. (idiomatic, slang) To be blamed or punished for something, especially for the wrongful actions of another; to willingly allow oneself to be so blamed or punished.

Questions about takes the rap

What is takes the rap the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes the rap is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the rap.

Words near takes the rap in the dictionary

  1. takes the piss
  2. takes the place of
  3. takes the plunge
  4. takes the point
  5. takes the purple
  6. takes the rap
  7. takes the red eye
  8. takes the red pill
  9. takes the register
  10. takes the reins
  11. takes the ride

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