How to Pronounce "take the rap"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹæp
TAYK thuh RAP
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈæp
TAYK thuh RAP
Definition
To accept blame or punishment for something, often when you are not really responsible, especially to protect someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹæp
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh RAP
UK
TAYK thuh RAP
Listen in Context
He didn't break the window, but he took the rap for it.
Sometimes innocent people take the rap in court.
She agreed to take the rap for her friend.
I can't believe you let me take the rap while you got away clean.