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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-FAWL
UK
TAYK-uh-FAWL
Listen in Context
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.