carry the can造句

Why do we always have to carry the can when something goes wrong ?

Before the result was announced Coe had said that: "If we win I'll carry the flame home, if we lose I'll carry the can."

When the danger of the enterprise became obvious, one by one Claud's confederates backed out, and left him to carry the can.

For instance, they are creative but also problem orientated and believe in personal responsibility rather that letting society carry the can.