How to Pronounce "fall on a grenade"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ɡɹəˈneɪd
FAWL on uh gruh-NADE
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹənˈeɪd
FAWL on uh gruh-NADE
Definition
To willingly take the blame, responsibility, or make a sacrifice to protect or help others, even at your own expense. It comes from the idea of someone jumping on a grenade to save others from harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ɡɹəˈneɪd
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹənˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL on uh gruh-NADE
UK
FAWL on uh gruh-NADE
Listen in Context
He decided to fall on a grenade and take the blame for the team's mistake.
Sometimes, someone has to fall on a grenade so the project can continue.
She offered to fall on a grenade and do the boring work for everyone.
I'll fall on a grenade this time, but someone else has to cover me next week.