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Carry-the-can Definition

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verb

(UK, Canada, idiomatic) To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • face-the-music

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

NANCAN

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Words Near Carry-the-can in the Dictionary

  • carry out
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