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translation (en-ru)
to fall on one's sword
понести ответственность за свою ошибку (особенно, уйти с поста в качестве последствий);
взять на себя чью-то вину, ошибку
Translator's comment
Forced suicide was a common means of execution in ancient Greece and Rome. As a mark of respect it was generally reserved for aristocrats sentenced to death; the victims would either drink hemlock or fall on their swords.
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