falling on one's sword

A form of fall on one's sword — To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of fall on one's sword
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APA

falling on one's sword. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/falling%20on%20one's%20sword

MLA

“falling on one's sword.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/falling%20on%20one's%20sword. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “falling on one's sword,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/falling%20on%20one's%20sword.

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