carry the can

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #315 "English Slang Idioms (36)", question 10

"I'm not going to ......... the can for you, Kyle. You're going to have to tell Dad what you did and own up to it," Mathew said.

(a) carry
(b) kick
(c) recycle
(d) sell

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #315 "English Slang Idioms (36)", answer 10

"I'm not going to carry the can for you, Kyle. You're going to have to tell Dad what you did and own up to it," Mathew said.

Correct answer: (a) carry
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I am not going to carry the can for you,Kyle.=
I can't take the trap for the row.Take the responsibility for it.
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