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taking the rap

taking the rap is the present participle 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 taking the rap

What is taking the rap the present participle of?
Taking the rap is the present participle of take the rap.

Words near taking the rap in the dictionary

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

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