How to Pronounce "take a fall"

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ

TAYK-uh-FAWL

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːl

TAYK-uh-FAWL

Definition

To fall down, literally or intentionally; also, to take the blame for something, especially as part of an arrangement or cover-up.

American English

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ

British English

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːl

TAYK-uh-FAWL

The boxer agreed to take a fall in the last round.

Sometimes people take a fall to help their friends.

He had to take a fall because his team told him to.

Rumor is, she was paid to take a fall in the finals.