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carry-the can

verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026

to accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

MWE

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
face the music
pasttense
carry-thed can
presentparticiple
carry-thing can
thirdpersonsingular
carry-thes can
pastparticiple
carry-thed can