carried the can

A form of carry the can — To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of carry the can
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APA

carried the can. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carried%20the%20can

MLA

“carried the can.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carried%20the%20can. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “carried the can,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carried%20the%20can.

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