How to Pronounce "fall on your sword"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɔɹd
FAWL on yor SORD
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈɔːd
FAWL on yaw SAWD
Definition
To accept full responsibility for a mistake or failure, often by resigning or admitting fault in a very direct way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsɔɹd
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL on yor SORD
UK
FAWL on yaw SAWD
Listen in Context
He decided to fall on his sword and take the blame for the team's mistake.
Sometimes a leader needs to fall on their sword to protect others.
After the accident, she chose to fall on her sword and resign.
He knew the project was his responsibility, so he decided it was time to fall on his sword.